MAGNI GYRO’s results for 2010 show that we have achieved our targets in spite of the global economic situation. Our strong performance in these
difficult times has demonstrated both the core strength of our business and the effectiveness of our efforts to be even more competitive...
Arthur and Billie planned the test flight well in advance by purchasing the right oxygen equipment for an expected flight at flight level of 195 (19500ft).
The most ideal weather for such a flight would be a cold dry winter day, which could be found inland in the Piet Retief area which is also far from any air traffic.
Because the engine performs better at density altitude which is a standard 15 deg C at sea level with a drop of 2 deg C per thousand feet gain in altitude,
the ideal temperature at 19500ft would be -24 deg C. Piet Retief is at an altitude of 4000ft so the ideal air temperature at takeoff should be 7 deg C. The
decision was to takeoff at around 10H00 because cool early morning air tends to descend at altitude.
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MAGNI GYRO’s results for 2010 show that we have achieved our targets in spite of the global economic situation. Our strong performance in these difficult times has demonstrated both the core strength of our business and the effectiveness of our efforts to be even more competitive...
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Arthur and Billie planned the test flight well in advance by purchasing the right oxygen equipment for an expected flight at flight level of 195 (19500ft). The most ideal weather for such a flight would be a cold dry winter day, which could be found inland in the Piet Retief area which is also far from any air traffic. Because the engine performs better at density altitude which is a standard 15 deg C at sea level with a drop of 2 deg C per thousand feet gain in altitude, the ideal temperature at 19500ft would be -24 deg C. Piet Retief is at an altitude of 4000ft so the ideal air temperature at takeoff should be 7 deg C. The decision was to takeoff at around 10H00 because cool early morning air tends to descend at altitude.
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