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Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2001 09:46:26 -0400
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From: Marvin Kaye <marvkaye@olsusa.com>
Subject: 360 wing extensions
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Posted on behalf of "Thomas Giddings" <n360tg@earthlink.net>:

Dave I have the wing extensions from Lancair on my 360.My airplane tends to 
be a bit of a fat boy,compared to most(1275#).I have flown it both ways and 
my findings are as follows.

1.At any altitude my 360 is faster with the wings tip extensions.As much as 
8 kts at 10,0000 ft and less down lower.

2.My takeoff  run is reduced by a minimum of 300 ft.

3.My airplane is much more stable in cruise.

4.Stall speed dirty is 56 Kts

Some Negatives are higher spar loading.Do not descend at warp 10.And the 
ailerons are not as crisp as with the standard wing tips.Aerobatics are not 
recommended with the extensions.However aileron rolls are a bit lazy ,but 
still fun occasionally and at low gross weight.You will also notice the 
airplane will be a little less tolerant to excessive approach speeds,but at 
slower speeds it is much more stable and nicer to land.My typical speeds 
are 100 kts in the pattern 85kts on final and slowing to 70kts short final 
shooting for 65 kts over the numbers.

Regards
Tom Giddings
360TG


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