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Old April 16th 06, 02:59 PM posted to rec.aviation.owning
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Default Cherokee 180 prop RPM

Roger wrote:
: If I fly without the wheelpants, I notice a few mph difference, and
: the plane floats less on landing.

: A Cherokee that floats?

With aftermarket wingtips and VG's on it, a Cherokee actually floats quite a
bit in ground-effect. At least up to the point where it mushes.

-Cory

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* Cory Papenfuss, Ph.D., PPSEL-IA *
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