George Patterson wrote in news:%4_Be.1884$YD3.1605
@trndny03:

Skywise wrote:

Why so fast, "90 mph"? What are the v speeds of this plane? I couldn't
find them readily online. Looking at the photo it didn't appear the flaps
were down at all. I'm thinking with flaps they could have gone slower down
the runway and the pickup would have been able to keep up easier and
they'd have more time on each attempt.

Stall with full flaps is 60 mph.

Thanks all for the info, although my other question still stands.

Is there any reason to NOT make this effort at a slower speed using
flaps? The picture clearly shows the flaps up. Is the aircraft more
controllable?

Brian
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