Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: Rcaprd(at)aol.com
Last summer we had NX18235 to 10,000+ msl. This was with an A-65 and a climb prop.At 10,500 it was still climbing at 100+ fpm. The test pilot wasn't dressed forthe temperatures to continue any further.Temps at altitude were estimated to be 45 - 50 deg. F.Greg Cardinal ----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: walt evans
It's not so much that your wings will not produce enough lift on our favorite littleairplane to get you as high as you want...If your engine can't breath enoughto make the power to get you to this "altitude" it's a moot point. EvenTurbo charged engines start to drop off with altitude. I don't know about therest of you guys, but mine will never see class A airspace. Too darn much equipmentrequired and too darn cold.Jim Dallas ----- Original Message -----