Posted for "Dominic V. Crain" <domcrain@pacific.net.au>:

 
 I know my comments on this matter a little while ago got up the nose of
 a couple of guys.

 But keep your shirts on my friends.

 Given (I assume) all our ASI's are calibrated in KNOTS, why do people
 insist on using MPH when describing anything related to aircraft speed?
 While noting that the LML is subscribed by many non American, most of
 whom use ASI's calibrated in KNOTS, unless they are Russian or mainland
 Chinese, or in the Vietnamese Air Force, is it not reasonable to simply
 use KNOTS when referring to anything denoting speeds?

 So on that matter, and while noting a lot of light aircraft operators
 use speeds which often do not relate to an approach speed factor of 1.3
 Vs, I am interested in what some members have as un-accelerated stall
 speeds are for LNC2's at MTOW. Yes, you can use pounds (lbs) in any
 response - I'll do the conversion, you get used to it after 35 years
 since it was legislated.

 The reason for interest is, that on this site we often see an accident
 noted, and some of these seem to be related to loss of control.

 I take the view that we Lancair pilots are operating a high performance
 aircraft, which is unforgiving if you let it get away from you.  Therefore there can be no relaxed attitude towards speed control especially on approach to land.

 Near enough is not good enough in a Lancair.

 I welcome your responses.

 Regards
 Dom Crain