> > >I then did two wide open runs down the lake at 180 degree >directions, comparing GPS numbers to IAS numbers. The end result >was a straight-and-level average of 193 mph true airspeed! >Mark Langford ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
What was the height of the "rooster tail" you were throwing? :-) I'm recovering from the storm of the century that passed through southern Illinois eight days ago. We were without power for four days, had considerable tree and roof damage and my new (2006) Toyota pickup has hail damage on the hood. The new and largest hangar at the airport lost 20 percent of the roof and two jets suffered some damage. My KR was tucked in the corner of the old hangar and came through the 80 to 100 mph wind storm without a scratch. I don't think she even woke up from her afternoon nap. The air traffic controller in the tower rode it out and got some awesome photos of the hangar roof in mid departure. Metal and insulation scattered for 1/4 to 1/2 mile. Some in the area still without power for over a week now. This too shall pass. Considering everything, life is good......... Larry Flesner
