Quick bit of fun.
Got bored on a beautiful fall afternoon and thought - Hmmmm, how high.
Still climbing at 500fpm as we got to 15,000' in a 180hp, MT c/s RV7, 2 up, after lunch
As per old skydive techniques, brought speed back a couple of knots a thousand after 5k to allow for IAS etc etc. Ended up showing 90kts at 15k minus 7c truing a lot faster
Took some snaps, then set off back down at 170kts and 20/23 to keep things warm.
A good grin.
So - who has been higher in a stock aeroplane ?
Got bored on a beautiful fall afternoon and thought - Hmmmm, how high.
Still climbing at 500fpm as we got to 15,000' in a 180hp, MT c/s RV7, 2 up, after lunch
As per old skydive techniques, brought speed back a couple of knots a thousand after 5k to allow for IAS etc etc. Ended up showing 90kts at 15k minus 7c truing a lot faster
Took some snaps, then set off back down at 170kts and 20/23 to keep things warm.
A good grin.
So - who has been higher in a stock aeroplane ?