Name:Capt. Lee Whitney and First Officer Glenn Foster
Airline:Collaborative Research Corp
Date:04 November 2005
Notes:Aircraft Type: 1978 PA-28R-201T, Registration: N47874, USA, Knot-2-U airframe modifications.
Company: Collaborative Research Corp.
Power Plant: 200 horsepower, Teledyne Continental TSIO-360F engine, Hartzell propeller, with Merlyn Upper Deck Pressure Controller STC'd modification
Cruise Altitude: Level Flight @ 17,500 MSL
Altimeter Setting: 29.90 in. hg.
Outside Air Temp: Minus 14.5 degrees Centigrade
Power Setting: 75% of rated, 34.8" MAP, 2,400 rpm, 100 degrees ROP TIT, burning 13.2 GPH 100 octane LL
Computed True Airspeed: 164 knots
Wind Velocity and Direction: 48 knots @ 237 degrees true
Location: Approx. 40 NM SW KGJT
Flight Conditions: VFR, negligible turbulence
Specific Fuel Efficiency: 19.27 statute miles per gallon
Acknowledgements:
Dana Brewer and crew at Monument Aircraft Services, KGJT for the superb maintenance and speed tuning.
Danny Pinson and crew at Omega Avionics, KGJT for keeping the "avionics museum" running.
Joe Ramey and crew at NWS GJT for the "spot-on" forecast.
Westar Aviation, KGJT for the excellent line service and BP avgas