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Old 12-12-2019, 09:47 AM
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And we appreciate you paying road tax on your fuel but are disappointed you aren't contributing your fair share to support ATC and the FAA.
They make the rules, but I get to play the game.
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Old 12-21-2019, 10:40 PM
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9a IO320 160hp Catto 3-blade (67x70)

13.5k density altitude

145 knots TAS @ 5.9 gph LOP
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Old 12-22-2019, 10:01 AM
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Thanks Hiland! very encouraging.
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Old 12-22-2019, 10:45 AM
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And we appreciate you paying road tax on your fuel but are disappointed you aren't contributing your fair share to support ATC and the FAA.
This is a first on the forum. It appears you are "fuel shaming" him for not using 100LL and using auto fuel.
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Old 12-22-2019, 11:05 AM
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11.5K, 147 kts TAS, 5.7 gph, OAT -5C. it's more efficient when it's cold. Winter flying is the best and smoother.

Wichita to Cincy direct, 20kt tail wind, 3:43 hrs, 22 gallons total, 610 nm.

no need to refuel before the next local flight.

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Old 12-22-2019, 11:09 AM
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This is a first on the forum. It appears you are "fuel shaming" him for not using 100LL and using auto fuel.
No different than a Tesla owner not paying road taxes.
Seriously, Greg and I are friends and poke each other, when we get a chance.
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Old 12-22-2019, 02:22 PM
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9A, 0 320, 9:1 pistons one EI and Slick mag, Hartzell CS prop and carb.
8,000 to 10,000 feet, full throttle, 2,270 rpm and leaned manually to rough then in till just smooth:
Typically 150 to 153 kt TAS (sometimes 155 kt for no apparent reason?) @ 26 l/h (6.8 to 6.9 US gal).

Fin 9A.
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Old 12-23-2019, 08:52 AM
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No different than a Tesla owner not paying road taxes.
Seriously, Greg and I are friends and poke each other, when we get a chance.
Yep, Bill just loves spreading all that lead out of his exhaust on the schoolkids...
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