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Old February 13th 06, 05:51 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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Richard,

Now that you mention it, I guess it was the #1 of its day. After all,
it could both bank AND turn! Imagine that! Of course, every other
flying machine of the day was a 10+.

Makes me wonder where a Gee Bee rates on the scale though.

Harry "mother of all airplanes" Frey


Actually, the Gee Bee isn't all that bad. Better than my old Stits
Playmate! It had a top speed in level flight of 110 mph and the first
indication of an approaching stall was an uncontrolled snap roll to the
right at 98 mph! I had to dive down final at full throttle in order to get
Vso + 30 % that they recommend for approach speed! :-)

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Pinckneyville Airport ( PJY )

10th Annual rec.aviation flyin at Pinckneyville May 19, 20, and 21. Email
Mary at if you are planning to come or we may not have
groceries for you for lunch and dinner! :-)