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Old 01-27-2005, 01:06 PM
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Ed Smith
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Default RE: Calculate speed

The formula is:- MPH = RPM x PROP PITCH x 0.00094.

This gives the absolute maximum theoretical speed of the airplane in straight and level, no wind assisted flight. This does not take into account any prop inefficiencies or airplane drag.

A few people on this Forum should apply this formula to their speed claims.

Ed S