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Pby help

CG_1976

CG_1976

Ret. US Coastie/RCAF
Ive managed to get the Pby started from cold and am flying at 9500ft but cruising along at 100-110knts indicated. What is the noraml indicated cruise speed for the Pby and what do i do if im under cruise and have room for more speed.
 
CG_1976 said:
Ive managed to get the Pby started from cold and am flying at 9500ft but cruising along at 100-110knts indicated. What is the noraml indicated cruise speed for the Pby and what do i do if im under cruise and have room for more speed.
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When I was much younger I spent time with a number of Canso pilots and the standard line was that the Canso was a true "90 Knot airplane" - climb at 90, cruise at 90, descend at 90 - so if you're getting 100kts, it's gravy, baby!

Remember that the performance envelope was optimized for long range patrol where speed counted for little and fuel burn was king.

"[SIZE=+1]I[/SIZE][SIZE=-1]n October 1935 the PBY proved its long distance capability by setting a new world record for sea planes by flying 3,443 miles (5,541 km) in a 35 hour flight from Coco Solo to San Francisco, CA."[/SIZE][SIZE=-1]
http://www.qsl.net/n3yqh/WWII/pby.htm
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Ah ok "performance envelope was optimized for long range patrol where speed counted for little and fuel burn was king."

Thank you. Been haveing a excellent flight so far from Watson Yukon to Woss BC:jump:
 
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