Thread: My 2nd Flight
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Old 01-14-2012, 08:30 PM   #14
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Default Re: My 2nd Flight

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Originally Posted by forgop View Post
What's your cruising speed in one of those? I have a single engine pilot's license, although I haven't flown in around 15 years now. I think the Cessna's and Cherokees I flew were around 100 knots. Then when I'd go for a ride in an Arrow, it's amazing how much faster that thing was.
In these little R22's we cruise at about 75-80kts. 60kts is a good number right now for most maneuvers.

Sounds about right for the Cessnas as I think that's where we were when I flew with my buddy.
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