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Old March 10th 13, 11:00 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Dieter B
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Default Nimbus 4 redline at 45000 and 55000 feet

On Wednesday, February 27, 2013 5:59:59 PM UTC-7, wrote:
Does anyone know the redline IAS for the Nimbus 4 at 45000 and 55000 feet? Does ballast make a difference?



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AH


Lets say the temp at 50000 is -40 and the redline on the Nimbus is 140 Kts...My E6b is showing 53 kts for the TAS. If you fly faster... than you would be a test pilot and should wear some protective clothing, in case you have to jump...bail out bottle the works. They call it the cofin corner I think.... dunno but normally AC flying up there are on auto pilot to make sure things are done right?

Dieter Bibbig