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PIPER J3 CUB PERFORMANCE DATA
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These are the only numbers I could find. They are for a J3 Cub with
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an 85HP engine rather than 65 hp, so some adjustments may be
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necessary. The source is
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http://www.evergreenfs.com/planedata.htm
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Speeds
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Best rate of climb (Vy): 65 mph (57 kt)
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Best angle of climb (Vx): 55 mph (48 kt)
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Cruise: 70 mph (61 kt)
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Never-exceed (Vne): 122 mph (106 kt)
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Best Glide (Vglide): 60 mph (52 kt)
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Stall (Vs): 38 mph (33 kt)
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Maneuvering (Va): 70 mph (61 kt)
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Approach: 50-60 mph (44-52 kt)
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Power
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Take off: full
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Climb: 50 rpm below full
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Cruise: 2300 rpm
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Approach: 1200 rpm
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Practice stalls: 1200 rpm
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Distances
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Take-off: 450-800 ft
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Landing: 200-800 ft
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Fuel
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Total fuel: 12 gal US
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Usable fuel: 12 gal US
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Grade: 80/87
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GPH: 5 gal US/hr
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