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![]() Marc Ramsey wrote: Marc Ramsey wrote: Soarin Again wrote: At 05:42 23 December 2006, Js wrote: 306 km/hr = 190 mph = 165 knots That is an amazing feat! Yes, it is. Anyone trying to beat that record should be certain their parachute is in good shape, as the number of wings will likely total zero. Jim Does anyone know if his Nimbus 4DM has had special modifications to increase the vne at altitude, or does he just not care about operating limitations? 306 km/hr true airspeed is 200 to 220 km/hr IAS at the 20000+ foot altitudes used for these wave flights. Some gliders do require a reduction in Vne at higher altitudes, but it isn't necessarily the case that the limitation was exceeded. If the 4DM follows the protocol used by the Duo (for which I have a manual), Vne is IAS up to approximately 2500M altitude, then the equivalent TAS from there up. If Vne for the 4DM is 275 km/hr, the TAS limitation would be around 310 km/hr. The Vne for the Nimbus 4DM is 285km/h (154 kt). Flutter speeds do not follow TAS, but actually follow approximately 3/4 the way between IAS and TAS. So it is possible to fly safely past 300km/h at altitude. |
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