Re: What ever happened to the new Q2/Q200 kit
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Rich Gillen
Richard:
Each Country has it's own Rules for Airplanes & Pilots, and the amount
of Airports where Q1/Q2 can fly out of. Here in the USA, (1) of the other 225 in
the World, last I new, there was 7000+ Paved Airports, about 2000+ Grass
Airports, and many private airstrips.
I do agree, People want a Fast Build Kit today, less than 500hrs to
build. People have always wanted that. So WHY, isn't these Manufactures giving
them that Option's? People, always want more HP, more Speed.
I believe the Q1 with a 22hp engine did like 110+mph, the Q200 with a 100hp
engine does 160+mph. The Q1, has had everything from a 22hp Onan, to a Skidoo
583(97hp at 7750rpms). Nobody, really post the Speed Numbers with those many
different engines used on these planes. You can adapt about any plane to Floats,
Tundra Tires, for nice Grass Mowed fields. These both, have a high Stall Speed,
so no rough tall grass type field landings. Some People, adapt to their
environment, and land on a country road out front of their house if possible,
and then just pull in their driveway to their hanger, not legal, but they live
in remote area's.
For what you want, a T-Bird I&II, or Challenger, Titian, Kolb, and a
few others, would meet your Spec's. Except, I doubt you will find many engines
in the World that does "80 miles to the gallon". A Rotax 277(26hp) burns
2.0gph.
Sounds more like you want an Ultralight Type Aircraft, rather than a
Performance, cross country Type Airplane.
What is the longest flight you have made in your TRI-Q? What Engine do you
have on it? What is your Max Distance you can fly, with a full tank, and a
reserve?
I don't know where in the UK you live, so I just used Derby, UK as the
center. It looks like in 2hrs at just 100mph, you can go about anywhere in your
country(UK), and even some near by countries, 3hrs get's you into many other
Countries in Europe. Map attached.
Rich
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