Very nice comparison, thanks for putting numbers to it. As an Alon owner, my interest is in that model. The Alon might make if the performance numbers below are correct (from the Wikipedia article on ERCO Ercoupes). Make Model Gross Weight (lbs) Horsepower Stall Speed - Clean (kts) Stall Speed - Dirty (kts) Empty Weight (lbs) Fuel Capacity (gals) Useful Load (lbs) Cessna 152 1670 110 48 43 1141 26 373 Cessna 150 1500 100 48 47 962 26 382 Cessna 150M 1600 100 48 42 1104 26 340 Ercoupe 415C 1260 75 42 42 749 24 367 Ercoupe 415D 1400 85 42 42 838 24 418 Aircoupe A2-A 1450 90 45 45 930 24 376
_____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of fnelson913 Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2008 6:13 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [ercoupe-flyin] Re: Keep Your FIngers Crossed! Maybe not. If I have my performance numbers correct, raising the weight limitations for Light Sport Aircraft alone would not allow C-150s into the market. The maximum stall speed allowed is 45 knots. That is the clean stall speed. It appears that the clean stall speed on the C- 150 is 48 knots (42 knots with flaps). It is not likely that the FAA would change two limitations just to allow C-150s. I think Cessna would be lobbying strong against that given their investment in the FluffCatcher. Beside that, the 415D which would benefit from a high gross weight limitation has a greater useful load than C-150. I have posted a file with a comparison. Frank Nelson N51DV - 415C TOA . <http://geo.yahoo.com/serv?s=97359714/grpId=19928376/grpspId=1705340085/msgI d=1267/stime=1218892390/nc1=4767085/nc2=3848614/nc3=4507179>
