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Request for Data - RV-12

hevansrv7a

Well Known Member
Since the MPG on my Dynon is ground miles, not TAS, the best work-around is to fly at right angle to wind on a day with little or no actual wind. Alternatively, flying directly upwind and directly downwind and simply averaging them works, too. But I really would like to collect better data.

I want to construct a few scenarios for understanding efficiency.

I'd like to collect:

  • RPM
  • TAS in kts or s.m./h
  • FuelFlow
  • Density Altitude and/or Pressure Altitude
  • Which engine and prop
  • Ambient Temp
  • MAP if you have it

If I can get enough data to create a meaningful spreadsheet I will report back here with it. Please feel free to suggest additional data fields.

I am really only interested in level cruise data, not full power, not idle, not static. But if you want to include those, feel free.

Thanks in advance!
 
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