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If Charles had only been around today!
At 15 gph and 180 kts, this plane would have a range of at least 3,600 ktml. Paris's Le Bourget(LFPB) field is 3,154 ktml from New York's La Guardia(KLGA) airport. I suspect that the plane will fly faster on 15 gph, but lets be conservative.
LINDBERGH AIRPLANE NEARS FLIGHT-TEST STAGE
The Lancair Columbia 300 that Erik Lindbergh, grandson of
Charles Lindbergh, will use to re-create his grandfather's
historic solo flights is nearing the flight-test stage.
Recently, the "New Spirit of St. Louis" received its wing
that was specially modified to carry 300 gallons of fuel.
The airplane is to make its maiden flight within two weeks.
The first public appearance of the airplane will be at the
Sun 'n Fun EAA Fly-In next month. On April 14, Lindbergh will
launch from San Diego and later cross the Atlantic Ocean after
leaving New York. See ( http://xprize.org ).
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Lorn H. 'Feathers' Olsen, DynaComm, Corp.
248-478-4301, mailto:lorn@dynacomm.ws
LNC2, O-320, N31161, Y47, SE Michigan
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