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15gal stc from Chris? Is that Del Air or is there another option out there?swixtt wrote:Or the 15gal stc from Chris.
Swixtt, you're referring to the STC which allow a 7.5 gallon addition to be welded to each stock tank, correct? If so, that seems to me the best option as far as stability is concerned.swixtt wrote:Or the 15gal stc from Chris.
I have the Bush stol kit on my 170sb
What's your basis of approval for those strut fairings on your 170?flyingredyeti wrote:That's a possibility. Although, the pilot was able to float her in between 42 -45mph with no stall horn enunciation. On the other hand, given that the density altitude on that warm, Colorado day was 8500', the likelihood of these performance numbers being accurate is suspect.
Can any of you with experience with this configuration offer me some hard numbers here? I'm curious to hear your take on both stall speed & rotation speed.
One aside, what does the Horton leading edge look like? Is it as conspicuous as the Sportsman STOL, or does it rest more discreetly on the leading edge?
Thanks
Aryana wrote:We need a popcorn eating emoji added to the forum. Subscribed...bagarre wrote: What's your basis of approval for those strut fairings on your 170?
I'm curious if there is an STC for those or if you had to get a 337 field approval as they are not original to the aircraft.
I'm not a popcorn eater, but I just threw some in the microwaveI'm not stating facts here, I said: "...it seems to me". That = an impression. I haven't researched the project, and have nothing vested in this data.ghostflyer wrote:So what basis you make your qualification statement on regarding it being the most stable with the 7.5 gals cap welded on to the existing tanks ? Wouldn't the role the 170 is going to serve have some influence on selection . It's a shame that you never talked with Harry Delicker . As a lot of other members will attest to he was the expert in this area .
That's actually a fair question David. I wasn't aware they weren't original. To be honest, I don't know the basis of approval, as I am not the person who restored this bird, nor have I taken possession of her yet. I would have to research the FAA records I have on her, and possibly contact the majority owners.bagarre wrote:What's your basis of approval for those strut fairings on your 170?flyingredyeti wrote:That's a possibility. Although, the pilot was able to float her in between 42 -45mph with no stall horn enunciation. On the other hand, given that the density altitude on that warm, Colorado day was 8500', the likelihood of these performance numbers being accurate is suspect.
Can any of you with experience with this configuration offer me some hard numbers here? I'm curious to hear your take on both stall speed & rotation speed.
One aside, what does the Horton leading edge look like? Is it as conspicuous as the Sportsman STOL, or does it rest more discreetly on the leading edge?
Thanks
I'm curious if there is an STC for those or if you had to get a 337 field approval as they are not original to the aircraft.