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EAFerguson(at)AOL.COM
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 5:17 pm Post subject: Flight test results

Brian,

  

 Any update on the results? I'm looking at a cruise speed now of 112K true  at 2750 and 8500'. Less than your 133K test, but I should  still get a little boost. That gives me about a 4.8 gph fuel  burn. Those numbers make the record run in one day in daylight iffy. I need a  little better performance. Nick is working on a wood prop, which everybody says  is more efficient than my ground adjustable. It's also about 2 - 3 lbs lighter,  and I need that too. I have got the weight under control. I started a weight  reduction program last year when I started the Lightning build program, and I've  lost 18 lbs. Otherwise, I wouldn't even be close to the 500 Kg limit. And we've  taken out everything we can think of out of the airplane. Now if we can  just get a break in the weather.

  

 I plan to visit Shelbyville next week and hope the prop will be available.  Where is your supply of the duralar strips? Can I buy some of that material from  you? I need a supply but haven't a clue where to find it. 

  

 Other than that, I'm getting close to ready. I have two friends who will be  at the first three fuel stops to manage thing and keep the ground time down to  15 min. Weather permitting, we plan to practice a stop this Saturday to confirm  fuel and airspeed numbers over a 300 NM leg, and do a dry run on the  procedures.

  

 Earl

  

  



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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 5:45 pm Post subject: Flight test results

Hey Earl,

     Long time we no get drunk together.  Seriously  though, have you fitted gear leg fairings and wheel pants.  Your speed  numbers sound like you have not.  Is weight what has kept you from putting  them on.  Your speed will go up tremendously if you do install the  Lightning style fairings 



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Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 2:37 am Post subject: Flight test results

Earl,

   I'm waiting on Nick to give me a sheet with a good airspeed calibration 

so that I can do all the math and get it to work out just right.  (Nick if 

you're reading, I need that and the pitot static sheet ASAP)  I think that 

you're going to find a slightly less fuel burn after though b/c of a better 

climb rate to an altitude that will be better for fuel.  The strips are in 

Nick's office.  They are the property of Buz if you want to ask him for 

some.  You can find them in different sizes and thickness in various places 

on the internet.  Hope this helps and good luck on your run!  Brian W.



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Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 3:28 am Post subject: Flight test results

Buzz, 

  

 I'm flying Light Sport rules, so I can't put the gear clean up stuff on and  go too fast. Also the weight is a problem for now.

  

 Earl



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Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 3:59 am Post subject: Flight test results

In a message dated 6/13/2007 6:38:36 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  dashvii(at)hotmail.com writes:

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		  The    strips are in Nick's office.  They are the property of Buz  	


 

 Hi again Earl,

 I did buy the strips and several other products to get the ball rolling on  the drag reduction program for the Lightning and my Esqual LS.  I  donated all of these things to Nick for Lightning's use knowing that Brian,  working on his masters, would have more time to experiment than I  would.  So go to Nick for what you need.  I am sure they will be  happy to have you use any of the things if it will help your effort.  Of  course when you set your new world's record, and the news and film crews have  you on national news, Nick and I expect to be added to the list of  "people that you thank and that made this historic world record flight  possible".  And if the reporter that is interviewing you is a pretty lady,  give her my phone number.  

 Best of luck,

 Buz

  

 PS:  If you still need to reduce your overall aircraft weight by ten  pounds, just let five pounds of air out of each main tire.    



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