Only two V-110 airplanes in Alaska I'm aware of. My 750 STOL and John Nealon's Just Highlander. Recent short flight in to one of many gravel strips in the Knik Glacier area.
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I'd like to hear how these two planes compare. Both are high on my list of "next projects".
No slats on the 750...?
- Pat
Norm Neuls > Patrick HoytSeptember 3, 2020 at 2:31pm
I can't match the performance of a Super Cub on Steroids but as I've gotten older, landing on a 500ft. gravel bar isn't that appealing. I removed the slats at 30 hrs and like the airspeed indicating 7-8 mph faster. Maybe John will chime in later. REALLY like the folding wing feature on John's Highlander and store in the garage. That's a definite Plus! I'm fortunate I can put my 750 in my neighbor's hangar for the winter.
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No slats on the 750...?
- Pat