First Long XC: Stats

[hevansrv7a]

By long I mean one requiring a fuel stop. We'd already been from Detroit to Baltimore, Oshkosh and the top of the Michigan mitten.

Detroit - Ft. Lauderdale - Zephyrhills (S-n-F), Fayetteville NC and back to Detroit. One week elapsed.

Here's where newbies may be interested. I like that my RV can go 200 mph/ 175 kts on 75% but when possible, I cruise it LOP at about 67% using =<8 gph at =>155 kts TAS and when I must be below clouds I often slow down to 130 kts IAS for comfort. It takes just a little longer but I never landed with any less than 2 hours of fuel and I had less fatigue from noise (even with excellent HALO headset).

Summary:
2,254 NM, 16.0 hours flight time, 111.7 gallons used. 140.9 kts moving average GS and 6.94 gph average for 20.2 nm/gal.

I'm happy with these numbers, but I don't know how they compare to others' airplanes or trips.

[Louise Hose]

Originally Posted by hevansrv7a

I'm happy with these numbers, but I don't know how they compare to others' airplanes or trips.

Hard not to be happy with an RV! Welcome to the wonderful world of the RV cross-country lifestyle.