From: JOSCALES@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2001 01:21:12 EST
Subject: Re: ES vs. Super ES
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I have been flying my Super ES for nearly 2 years now and I can tell you my 
slant on the questions you asked.
   -I set my gross weight at the same as the Columbia and have plenty of 
useful load.
   -I added a fifth fuel bay to bring my fuel load to 92 gallons.  Properly 
leaned for max range I can get 1150 miles to dry tanks.
   -The extra horsepower handles the weight much better (rate of climb, 
cruise speed)
   -The airplane is very slick even with the wheels hanging out.  Cruising at 
185-190 kts is pretty nice.  More is better and there is never enough.
   -With some planning during construction the CG situation is easy to handle 
when going to the big engine so loading is not a problem.
   -Resale is way down the list of reasons but when you look at the fleet you 
should realize what the majority of pilots want---speed, load carrying, 
looks.  The Super ES has all that.

An added note:  some things don't have to be justified or rationalized.  If 
you want it, that should be good enough. 

Good luck in your quest.

Jim Scales
98AF
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