Re: Light-Sport Aircraft Yahoo group LSA, will climb 2100 fpm, has 180 hp.

--- In Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com, UltraJohn <japrice@...> wrote:
>
> Mark
> There is no limit on horsepower

Yes, that was my prior understanding. I just wanted to show an example of this.

>and the only limits on performance are top
> speed with continuous power

Right. I wanted to point out that the top speed with continuous power is only limited (per Faa satisfaction) by the honor system.

>and stall speed.

Yes, some people overlook this.

> Piper Cubs and their derivatives are noted to be slow and quite draggy.

Yes. That's why I wanted to point out here how the use of carbon fiber has redefined these planes. Very interesting.

>So the
> only question would be in my mind the gross weight an I really see know reason
> that combo would not fit...

They've achieved the LSA category, and there isn't another STOL SLSA anywhere like this. Rather compelling, IMHO.

Thanks,

Mark

> John
>
>
> On Monday 27 September 2010 08:57:33 pm markiv200@... wrote:
> > Hi Folks,
> > Forgive me if you've already covered this one. I just think it's
> > interesting that the FAA believes in the honor system, but I'm glad.
> >
> > "The 180-horsepower light sport aircraft (LSA) leapt off the ground in
> > about four airplane lengths carrying two people and more than 20 gallons
> > of fuel skyward at 1,700 feet per minute and 60 MIAS. Built by CubCrafters
> > in Yakima, Wash., the carbon-fiber rocket ship proves that LSAs don't have
> > to be boring."
> >
> > http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2010/100125supercub.html
> >
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AhUkjjpSOs
> >
> > One major drawback...too pricey.
> >
> > --
> > Mark
> >
>

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