REFLECTOR: Cirrus and Velocity

[Andy Millin]

Tom,
 
I am asking this question with a bit of a curious grin.  You have said the
Velocity is stingy on the cabin space and you prefer the Cirrus for
x-country.
 
I know this is a hindsight question...
 
If cabin room was/is a primary consideration ... why did you build the
standard fuselage?
 
I know Pat Shea has some very impressive performance numbers and has the XL
fuselage.
 
When I have visitors over to look at my project, it's almost guaranteed they
will comment on how large the plane is and how much room is in the cabin.
 
Honest question.  Not trying to be smart.
 
Andy

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From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
Behalf Of Tom Martino
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 12:22 AM
To: Velocity List
Subject: REFLECTOR: HOW FAST?


OK, in speed tests this weekend, I was able to true out at 210 knots pretty
consistently.  I was at 23 inches and 2400 RPM.  I still had throttle travel
left.  Flight controls were solid and no sign of flutter.  Should I push it
even further?  At what point do I know I have gone far enough?  
 
Tom Martino
173 Elite RG - 300 HP (IO-540)
 
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