Notes:115 nautical miles west of Dayton Ohio on initial part of descent out of 17,000 feet. A flight from Kansas (KLBL), 815 miles in 03h50 with tail winds in the 60-70 knots range. GS was in the 230-240 range throughout the trip.
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
Name:Peter Wilczek / Helmut Vogl
Airline:
Date:17 October 2013
Notes:On our flight from Praha (LKPR) to Stockerau (LOAU) with OE-KRT at FL 090.
Name:Mark Boom & Maurice van Ulden
Airline:MBA Mark Boom Airlines
Date:22 October 2004
Notes:Over Gulf of Genua at FL 110 straight and level at 70% power.