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Re: Reims Rockets in SA

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Reims Cessna FR172J Rocket ZS-IWR at Rand Airport FAGM
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Is/was there one A2-JAX?

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What wing modification does -IWR have, anyone know? Sharper profile under the leading edge and "little things" on top (mini strakes?)
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Christopher wrote: Thu Feb 13, 2025 8:02 am What wing modification does -IWR have, anyone know? Sharper profile under the leading edge and "little things" on top (mini strakes?)
Those "little things" are vortex generators and would be part of, most likely, a Horton STOL conversion.
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Quite a mean little aeroplane. They thinned down the wing to make it faster than the Cessna, and that gave it a reputation for dropping wings and falling out of your hands.

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There is nice one at Petit, ZU registered.
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Here's one I wasn't aware of that was photographed at Springs this morning, F172N with diesel power...

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jimdavis wrote: Thu Feb 13, 2025 8:53 am Quite a mean little aeroplane. They thinned down the wing to make it faster than the Cessna, and that gave it a reputation for dropping wings and falling out of your hands.

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The Reims has a standard C172 wing, same NACA 2412 airfoil.
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And ZU-IGG. Ex Reims. Now Ready To Rock.
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Bearcat wrote: Sat Feb 08, 2025 9:39 pm Reims Cessna F172 Diesel Skyhawk is based at Rand and used for training / hour building
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Re: Reims Rockets in SA

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ZS-PXK F172K if i recall correctly , owned by Springbok Air Academy (Flippie Vermeulen)
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