I'm doing one of my periodic deep analyses of homebuilt accident statistics. One aspect is comparing the fatality rate for specific homebuilt aircraft against their configurations and cruise speeds. This is an example of the type of graphic I'm looking to update:
Configuration is easy, but cruise speed is arguable. Below is my initial input to the analysis. I got them through a simple Google search. But I'm sure some folks here know better, and am interested in some feedback.
I realize this is awkward, in that some types of airplanes (such as the Kitfox) have a range of models with a commensurate range of cruise speeds. But I don't need absolute accuracy...plus or minus 10-20 MPH is just going to shift a point on a plot slightly left or right.
I figure it should be a popular topic. You get to argue about your favorite planes, plus you get to call me an idiot for some of my values. :-)
Aircraft Cruise (MPH)Avid Flyer 92Bowers Fly Baby 85Bushby Midget Mustang 2 165Cozy 180Glasair 220Glastar 135Harmon Rocket 230Kitfox 110Lancair IV 300Pietenpol Air Camper 85Rand KR-2 180Rans S-12 60Rans S-6 90Rans S-7 118Rutan Long-EZ 144Rutan Varieze 165Searey 92Sonex 130Thorp T-18 175Vans RV-10 201Vans RV-3 185Vans RV-4 201Vans RV-6 199Vans RV-7 191Vans RV-8 210Vans RV-9 164Velocity 230Zenair CH-601 155Zenair CH-701 85
Ron Wanttaja