Re: New Nationwide Squawk Code

On Apr 5, 3:49 am, Scott <acepilotREM...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Greg Arnold wrote:
On 4/4/2010 11:21 AM, Scott wrote:

Maybe this will help explain the 120 Knot limit. Read through the whole
page and you will see it applies to gliders as well as powered aircraft.
http://www.sportpilot.org/learn/final_rule_synopsis.html

"Maximum speed in level flight with maximum continuous power (Vh)—138
mph (120 knots) CAS"

A glider can't maintain 120 knots in level flight, so does this restrict
a glider VNE to 120 knots?

I would guess no, as I'm guessing that some light-sport (powered)
aircraft have a Vne of more than 120 knots.

Ok, now I'm confused.................do I start squawking 1201
everywhere or not? Been squalking 1200 in the Sacramento Valley and
0440 around Reno.
JJ Genesis-2
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Relevant Pages

  • Re: New Nationwide Squawk Code
    ... page and you will see it applies to gliders as well as powered aircraft. ... a glider VNE to 120 knots? ... facilities are actually set up to handle this. ...
    (rec.aviation.soaring)
  • Re: New Nationwide Squawk Code
    ... A glider can't maintain 120 knots in level flight, so does this restrict a glider VNE to 120 knots? ...
    (rec.aviation.soaring)