"John Galban" wrote in message
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"C J Campbell" wrote in message
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Some small single piston engine planes can easily exceed thirty miles
per
gallon, while others are doing well to get a third of that.


I'm curious, CJ. Can you provide an example of a light single that
easily exceeds 30 mpg? Most of the more common ones (172, PA28,
etc..) tend to average around 15 to 18 mpg, depending on the power
setting.

I know a guy who claims to get that in his Long-EZ, and my brother says he
will probably get that or better in his Celerity Mirage if he ever finishes
it.