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05-25-2013, 05:52 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Newport, TN
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Today was a good day!
Before we started giving Young Eagle rides today, I decided to take a hop over to 0VG to get some fuel. I hit the sky early right after updating my G3X system to version 8.0 and it was clear and smooth! Dead calm air!
On the way back, I decided to run her flat out and cranked out 180kts TAS @ 3500ft running 2710rpm.
Not bad for an airplane built in my basement garage!
Last edited by Brantel : 05-25-2013 at 06:48 PM.
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05-25-2013, 06:02 PM
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05-25-2013, 06:14 PM
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05-25-2013, 06:19 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
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Impressive! What was the fuel burn at this regime Brian?
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05-25-2013, 06:22 PM
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High so high that my plane does not get to see this speed very often and not for very long!
Right about 16 if I recall correctly.
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05-25-2013, 06:39 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Townsend, Montana
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brantel
High so high that my plane does not get to see this speed very often and not for very long!
Right about 16 if I recall correctly.
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feels good to do it though...doesn't it 
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05-25-2013, 06:44 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brantel
High so high that my plane does not get to see this speed very often and not for very long!
Right about 16 if I recall correctly.
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Brian, Sounds about right for the fuel burn. I have the same config as you and I think I burn about 17-18 WOT 2700 rpm around 3500'. That's exactly why I choose to cruise at 160kts burning 8.5 at 8000' most of the time. Almost as fast and half the burn rate. Amazing planes.
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05-25-2013, 06:45 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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feels good to do it though...doesn't it |
Yes...too good. I am afraid that I will become addicted! I can't be wasting fuel like that when I have to save for more upgrades! |
05-25-2013, 07:10 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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Go up to 11500 and do it again. You'll be able to lean it out and drop that fuel burn significantly and still go fast. Although closer to the ground just feels cool.
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05-25-2013, 07:21 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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Originally Posted by hydroguy2
Go up to 11500 and do it again. You'll be able to lean it out and drop that fuel burn significantly and still go fast. Although closer to the ground just feels cool.
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I was skimming the tops of some ridges during this run. Very cool speed sensation! |
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