Re: Airshares SR-20

On Tue, 2 Dec 2003 00:07:03 -0500, "Guy Elden Jr."
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


>I'm curious what experiences any SR-20 flyers out there have had on both
>short hops, sightseeing trips, and on longer distance trips as well. I want
>some extra speed, and I like the fact that it can carry a bit more of a
>payload than a 172SP, but since I haven't flown one, much less to a faraway
>destination, I don't know if it will really be worth the hassle of the
>upgrade. I'm interested in hearing how well it performs, how comfortable it
>is, how useful it is as compared to 172s, Warriors, etc.

When it works, it is a roomy, automated, and slightly faster, and much
more expensive 172. I get 130 knots at 9 gph. It carries 540 lbs with
full fuel and will fly for 5  hours with reserves.