David...didn't we have this discussion once already?
But you are not flying turbines yet so how can you truly say it is absurd? My Turbine planes all routinely fly in excess of 150 mph average speed (verified with jetcat speed sensors) with tops speeds measured the same way in the 230 mph range. How can you believe that being able to fly a 70-100 mph airplane will prepare you for these kind of speeds?
I didn't write anything about an aircraft that flies at 70-100 MPH. Just because turbine powered aircraft CAN go in excess of 150.....are they necessarily required to do so? Do they all land and take off at 150? Your turbine aircraft routinely fly in excess of 150 because YOU FLY THEM in excess of 150, they don't just magically do it by themselves. Wouldn't a Bobcat be just as fun cruising around at 125? Or even at 100? It would be for me. Can't diamond dusts do almost 200?
Doesn't an aircraft that requires a speed limiter have to be set at a maximum of 200? Or are you under the .9 to 1 thrust to weight so the limiter is not required, you just use it for fun? How are you getting 230?
I applaud JPO for trying to be a positive influence. This facet of the hobby is relatively young, and I am hoping that they can guide the AMA in the right direction.
Bob