sandbag23(at)msn.com Guest
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Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 3:43 pm Post subject: MPG and time |
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I've never done the math (just like I've never totaled my annual operating
costs) but this fits with my experience. I always use the large-SUV analogy
when speaking to non-aviators.
Unlike Gary's factor of 2.5 driving to flying time, I have found 3.0 to be
accurate. Most likely that is due to my east coast flying where major roads
between any 2 cities are less common. I have also been able to live within
a 5 minute drive to my airport.
Again, afraid to do the math, but I plan to seriously re-evaluate my general
aviation activities when 100LL averages $5/gal. Which entrepreneur is going
to invest in obtaining the MoGas STC for Tigers?
-Brian
N119ST
Quote: | > At 11,000 ft, 2500 rpm, 123 kts gets 16.0 mpg
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> At 6,000 ft, 2450 rpm, 123.5 kts and 15.35 mpg (interpolating)
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> 4% worst mpg, same speed, but you would use more gas climbing the extra
> 5,000 ft.
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> gil in Tucson
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