Tue Mar 21, 2017 8:48 pm
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Rob P wrote:Just for interest
The Shiny Colt which flew at a steady 80 knots would take about 3 hours 30 minutes for a round trip to Abbeville (those were the days) at about £65 per flying hour it would cost £227.50
The RV6 will do the same trip in 2 hours at economical cruise. Trip cost £130.
Slower isn't more affordable when you are touring, only when hours building.
Rob P
Yep, £/mile.
For me, 120kt is fine, but not if it takes 180 hp and involves an annual inspection at £5000 plus. 160kt on 160 hp and relatively cheap maintenance sounds much better. 150kt on 100hp, even better