Feeling the Need For Speed

In article <TvudnQEU4biM1MjVnZ2dnUVZ_v7inZ2d@bresnan.com>,
Newps <nowhere@nowhere.com> wrote:

> Most experimentals have that unfinished look to me. Especially the
> interior. Like the designer got it done enough to fly and then said
> screw it.

One reason is that an interior adds additional weight.
The builder has already added more weight throughout his construction
than the designer originally included in the plans (which do not include
an interior).

Here I thought we were talking about going faster for less money. For
the money you can save on the operating costs you dress up the
interior any way you want.

DF

"Newps" <nowhere@nowhere.com> wrote

> Most experimentals have that unfinished look to me. Especially the
> interior. Like the designer got it done enough to fly and then said screw
> it.

When is the last time you looked at the airplanes on the experimental line
at Oshkosh?

I would say your observation is the exception, rather than the rule.

My observation is that the majority of the homebuilts at OSH make the
factory built planes look 3rd class.

At any rate, there is a Tango II for sale on teamtango that looks very much
finished, and carries a price fit to a very fast very finished airplane.
--
Jim in NC

Frank Stutzman wrote:
> Edward A. Falk <falk@green.rahul.net> wrote:
>
>
>>Any other Bonanza owners here? Do you really get 11.5 gph at 159 kts?
>
>
> No, I don't.
>
>
> I get 135 knots at about 9 gph. However, if I remember correctly my
> Bonanza has something like 60 less HP and is 30 years older than Scotts.
>


Hey Frank,

I still remember you showing me the AC system on your bo! I think it was
a rec.aviation/socafi event in Oceano perhaps 10 or 15 years go. Every
plane I've flown on a hot summer day since then without AC has made me
wonder why they didn't use that design more widely.

Glade to hear you still have her.

Steve