If I read the Wiki correctly, that 81mph is at 40% power and is the best loiter speed when they are trying to maximize endurance. Max speed is 132, so a normal cruising speed may be closer to 110-115mph (75% power). Just guessing.
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Originally Posted by BReif61
Question for the braintrust after reading that Wiki article:
Is it typical for an aircraft to have a cruising speed that close to stall speed (81mph vs 67mph)?
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