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MichaelGibbs(at)cox.net
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 Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 10:24 am Post subject: Soaring (was: Dead stick practice) |
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Andrew asks:
| Quote: | Has anyone actually tried to soar in a Kitfox?
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Yes, I've done it. Even though my Model IV was in the Speedster
configuration with the clipped wings, I was surprised by how much
upward vertical speed she could capture from tight turns within a
thermal. It was a warm day here in the desert and the air was moving
up and down more than left and right, so I decided to see what would
happen.
I didn't make note of the specifics, but starting around 4000 agl and
holding the airspeed right around Vy I was able to operate on wind
power and remain above my initial altitude for nearly 15 minutes
before deciding to head back. I'm sure I could have stayed much
longer but it was getting late.
Mike G.
N72KF, Kitfox IV-1200 Speedster
Phoenix, AZ
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| Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 4:01 am Post subject: Re: Soaring (was: Dead stick practice) |
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So it sounds like several have done it, with some success. I will have to give it a go, after I get a few hours under my belt.
Andrew
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