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Old December 9th 09, 08:44 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Bruce
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Default John Williams (Antares 20E) World Record 1500 O&R claim pending

johngalloway wrote:
On Dec 8, 9:37 pm, bagmaker
wrote:
I note that some speeds exceed 335kmh at altitudes above 10000ft.
Is the Antares rated for this or is it modified to reduce flutter?

bagger

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bagmaker


Are you thinking that JDW was flying at 180kts IAS?

John Galloway

One assumes that tail winds and the like were involved...
Look at the ground speeds on Klaus Ohmlman's logs - Nimbus 4 with
sustained ground speeds in the 300km/h+ range! Same circumstances.

Bruce