NG Cessna Out and About?

SCCutler

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SCCutler said:
According to a post at Airliners.net, the prototype Cessna next generation plane (N99110) is flying from ICT to JAN; see:

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N99110/history/20070415/1345Z/KICT/KJAN/tracklog

That ain't no 182 at 190+ knots. (edit: maybe it is, winds aloft are huge today).
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I don't think we'll need any special ops folks to take pictures this time - It's now headed for Lakeland!!! I sense some announcements...

They filed for 150 knots and currently are getting 214 over the ground at 9,000 feet. Looks like they have a ground track of about 120 and winds aloft in that area are listed as 260 at 60 knots, so they've got a hefty tailwind component.

That begs the question... Why even bother with a spiffy new plane that's only 10 knots faster??? Or are they throttled way back for some reason? Weird. Looking forward to seeing some announcements this week.
 
flyingcheesehead said:
That begs the question... Why even bother with a spiffy new plane that's only 10 knots faster??? Or are they throttled way back for some reason?
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To not let the cat out of the bag just yet on how fast it really is?
 
Andrew N. said:
To not let the cat out of the bag just yet on how fast it really is?
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I was thinking more in terms of, they don't want us to know how fast it really ISN'T. :no:

Of course, if I understand correctly, the NGP is not a single airplane but will be several different models (a la 172-182-206). At 150 knots, maybe this one's only the SR20-killer.
 
gibbons said:
It's a Cessna. How fast can it be?
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Obviously the remark of a liberal who has no respect for us traditionalist who remain faithful to Clyde. You probably fly one of those gizmos with the tail on backward! :D
 
I saw it land at LAL.

Pretty distinctive wing/fuselage junction. Reminds me of a Wittman Tailwind.
 
Steve said:
I saw it land at LAL.

Pretty distinctive wing/fuselage junction. Reminds me of a Wittman Tailwind.
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Wow, the Tailwind is one of the fugliest airplanes ever. Yes, I know it's fast, but it's still fugly. Now I can't wait to see it at SNF.
 
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