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Old February 20th 04, 03:57 AM
Jay Smith
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Orval Fairbairn wrote:
I would go with either a Bonanza or a Comanche (both with installed tip
tanks). Either one has more than enough range to satisfy the mission,
plus reasonable speed.


V35 Bonanza with tip tanks... 125 US gallons.
18 gph at 160 kts gives 1040 nm or seven hours to zero fuel.

 




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