pierre smith
Well Known Member
Jenny and I want to fly to Bermuda, from Charleston, S.C almost a direct route. I have the standard 60 gallon tanks but at my usual power settings, yields an 800 mile range. Bermuda is 765 miles offshore.
I seem to recall when flying with Don at Airflow that at 8,000' he turned my RPMs down to 2100 and WOT, I was burning close to 10 GPH at 160 MPH true, and if memory serves, the Dynon showed a 1200 miles range. That would work with adequate fuel reserves.
How do some of you IO-540 drivers increase range?
Thanks,
I seem to recall when flying with Don at Airflow that at 8,000' he turned my RPMs down to 2100 and WOT, I was burning close to 10 GPH at 160 MPH true, and if memory serves, the Dynon showed a 1200 miles range. That would work with adequate fuel reserves.
How do some of you IO-540 drivers increase range?
Thanks,