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"Yeah but who runs em at 25 or 2700 rpm?" - every pilot when one is in a RACE.
Also I would love to own both a V35 and an XK140 Jag - both white with red leather seats. Matching pair.
Also I would love to own both a V35 and an XK140 Jag - both white with red leather seats. Matching pair.
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I would love to own both a V35 and an XK140 Jag
There is only one way to stop these oil leaks, and that is to plug them with $100 notes.
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V35TC shows 75% power at 2500 RPM at 24,000ft. Thats a cruise speed. The book shows that as full throttle. 214 HP, 15.5 US gal per hour, (58.74 LPH).
The normally aspirated V35 is 2 Kts off the mark, so if you fly light I don't see any reason why a competent pilot can't make it achieve 180 Kts.
The normally aspirated V35 is 2 Kts off the mark, so if you fly light I don't see any reason why a competent pilot can't make it achieve 180 Kts.
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PS: The FTDK is in the shop as we speak, being tuned and rigged to perfection in preparation for the inevitable showdown with the Retard Vehicle!
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Its actually an interesting comparison. The RV10 is very close in pax/load carrying and performance to the BE33/35 (if a tad slower!). That is to be expected because the 10 has a few less ponies and it leaves its dangly bits on display the whole time
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If you want an aeroplane with that sort of capability, a new RV10 or a low time, well equipped BE33/35 will cost you about the same $$.
Out of curiosity what do you plan on in the FTDK?
I dont understand your obssession with the Bonanza, they are old, and hideously ugly and dangerous!
Old? The FTDK is a 77 model with 3300 hrs on the clock. A nice example of the breed. The Bonanza line has been in continuous production for 60+ years so they must be doing something right!
Ugly? Fortunately for you, Wannabe, beauty is in the eye of the beholder - else you might never get laid!
Dangerous! Probably the most flexible, easy to handle, vice-less aeroplane in its class that I have flown. Its neutral stability in the rolling plane, however, makes it quite unforgiving of poor basic flying technique or lazy instrument scan!
Not unlike bo pilots perhaps ?
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Yeah but who runs em at 25 or 2700 rpm?
2500 rpm? Yep, me if I have a particular need (eg to fly in the Flight Levels), or if I am in a hurry - as does probably every other Bonanza pilot around.
2700 rpm? Not, not generally - but there is no real reason not to do so. The IO520BA in the FTDK is certified for 2700 rpm continuous. I run it at 2700 for every take-off - that would be real scarey if it was a bit fragile!
If the engine is operated within the manufacturer's limits with respect to rpm, a far more important consideration is CHT and to a lesser extent EGT!
One thing is for certain, some time in the next couple of weeks a video will be posted in this thread. It will show one of three things:
1) The FTDK cruising past the RV10 (most likely senario!)
2) The RV10 creeping past the FTDK (least likely senario!). In which case I will have to change my ID in here!
3) The FTDK and the RV10 side-by-side, locked in a stalemate until someone cracks!
Anyone want to run a book?
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Hey Dr....I see your workshop photo...and raise you my workshop photo!!
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This is the second time the wings have been off in a little under 4 months!!
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And the second time I've seen INSIDE the wings!!!!!
HINT: Never buy Randolf products!!!!
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This is the second time the wings have been off in a little under 4 months!!
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And the second time I've seen INSIDE the wings!!!!!
HINT: Never buy Randolf products!!!!
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Yeah Pprune- where the cream of the aviation industry compare their battle yarns.....
I wonder how many on here actually have anything to do with the industry and are not just geeks at home playing computer games.
I wonder how many on here actually have anything to do with the industry and are not just geeks at home playing computer games.
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Yeh...I think Ultralights won that p!ssing competition!!![Thumb](https://www.pprune.org/images/smilies/thumbs.gif)
Particularly if he owns the hardware in the photos!!!! Well done! And count me in for one of those go-karts too!
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One thing is for certain, some time in the next couple of weeks a video will be posted in this thread. It will show one of three things:
1) The FTDK cruising past the RV10 (most likely senario!)
2) The RV10 creeping past the FTDK (least likely senario!). In which case I will have to change my ID in here!
3) The FTDK and the RV10 side-by-side, locked in a stalemate until someone cracks!
1) The FTDK cruising past the RV10 (most likely senario!)
2) The RV10 creeping past the FTDK (least likely senario!). In which case I will have to change my ID in here!
3) The FTDK and the RV10 side-by-side, locked in a stalemate until someone cracks!
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Now that is funny. Some time ago I did some formation flying in the FTDKer, with FTDKer's brother in his (lovely) Mooney.
Which, of the RV or FTDKer, is fastest remains a disputed, only by Jaba
, point for now but nothing is more certain in life than the Mooney coming a distant 3rd.
Which, of the RV or FTDKer, is fastest remains a disputed, only by Jaba
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those things cruise at 220
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I think you will find there is ONE (Turbo'd) model of Mooney that MIGHT hit 220 KTAS at FL250 if everything is working perfectly.
Your average Mooney is good for 155-160KTAS.
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