I recently got a Cessna 172 up to a ground speed as high as the model number while on a trip to San Luis Obispo (KSBP) and Santa Barbera (KSBA). The same winds which have been powering the Southern California wildfires proved quite a boon on the return trip. At 6000 we saw tailwinds as high as 60 knots from approximately 150 to 160 degrees.
The route of flight for this particular leg was IFR: KSBA V27 KSBP. It was about 8AM local (1500 Zulu). The aircraft was a Cessna 172N, N1920F.
Of course, the other direction, while flying into the wind was not so much fun. Pictures after the break.
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- In N1920F on KSBA V27 KSBP at 6000
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