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montana_jim
10-27-2010, 11:37 PM
Just wondering - what is your average cruise speed?
DesertFox4
10-28-2010, 12:40 AM
115 to 118 mph.
Av8r3400
10-28-2010, 05:23 AM
Model IV high cruise - 105 mph - with a 912 UL (80 hp), Warp Drive ground adjustable prop.
SkySteve
10-28-2010, 06:54 AM
95-100 mph. Model I STOL wing
akflyer
10-28-2010, 07:44 AM
Depends on what number you want. The lying POS airspeed indicator or GPS :D. No wind days IAS 95-100 at 5800 RPM. GPS average 80-85 over the ground. I plan most trips at 80 and come out pretty close.
t j
10-28-2010, 08:01 AM
85 mph @ 5800 rpm. 52 hp 503 Rotax Classic 4. Verified with GPS flying reverse course on dead calm day.
Dorsal
10-28-2010, 08:06 AM
~112 mph TAS (no fairings or wheel pants yet) ~5400 rpm
Dave S
10-28-2010, 02:48 PM
Same as Dorsal,

Dave S
KF7 912ULS Warp Drive
airlina
10-28-2010, 03:19 PM
115-120 MPH TAS at 65% cruise power : Series 5 Outback with a Continental IO-240 and wood fixed pitch Sensenich prop. Bruce Lina N199CL
carsonvbaker
10-28-2010, 07:40 PM
100mph @ 5200 rpm. DA = 7500'

KF7
912uls
warp
montana_jim
10-28-2010, 10:11 PM
Thanks for the great feedback!!
kitfoxvixen9095
10-29-2010, 10:21 AM
About 115, Model 5 Vixen 912uls, warp drive prop, 2000' msl, 5500 rpm.