FLYING SPEED QUESTION

[oldguy]

what is the approx average velocity for a good sprint racing bird, from release point to loft.

 

is the speed calculated in metres per hour or miles per hour, or something totally different

 

thanks

Kev

 

 

[OLDYELLOW]

flying speed is worked out as ypm which is Yards Per Minute fly times vary dues to wind and distances

[Guest Vic]

A no wind situation about 25 years age, was deemed at the time to be in the region of 1400 ypm. With modern methods and improved transportation, this has increased to within the  mid 1400's to 1470's at the most. I don't write books, but I know more than some that do. Don't let the profiteers in this waning game use you!    

[peterpau]

Kind of agree with that, 45 mph + or - wind speed. May be up to 300 mile then things get interesting.  

[Guest Vic]

45  mph is 1320 ypm.  1400. is nearer the fifties. They are now (these days, into the fifties witout any assistance whatsoever) Vic.  

[oldguy]

thanks for the info

 

i took 14 birds for their first training flight yesterday, and as i drove back home they flew past me and i was doing 55 mph. maybe the youngsters ive bred could do ok in a race ? as they got home before i did i am unsure as to the actual time involved

 

kev

[Guest slugmonkey]

Dont worry about velocity just worry about them coming home especially this early on !!