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frankroskind(at)HOTMAIL.C
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Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 3:35 am Post subject: Tri-pacer vs. 801 was RE: CH801 Glide Ratio?

So what other comparisons can you make between the Tri-Pacer and the 801?  

Tripacers seem to be among the least expnsive certified aircraft, and seem 

worthy of consideration.

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Hi



I tried figuring this out last nigh so I went flying.  At 68 mph with no 

power I was dropping 850'/min.  68 mph is 100'/sec or 6000'/min.  That is a 

glide ratio of 7:1.  I do have 8.50x6 tires on the mains which is probably 

bigger than the 8.00's every body else has.  Coming from a background of 

flying a Tri-pacer with large tires the glide ratio looks familiar.



When I'm flying over water I figure for every 1000' I'm up I can glide a 

mile.  Heck at 7:1, I may have enough altitude to fly a pattern.



As my buddy says "this ain't no Cessna".  If you want Cessna performance, 

you should buy a Cessna!



Bill Wilcox

N801BW

Valdez, AK

Finally flying after fixing what I broke.  Soon to be on floats.

260 Hrs

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