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Old February 4th 07, 03:56 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
pgbnh
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Default Theory Q: Cold Air, Lower Fuel Consumption?

I would say more fuel for a given power output. Cold fuel in cold air does
not vaporize and burn as well. Therefore it takes more fuel to produce the
same power output. I suspect this effect is more than offset by the
aerodynamic improvements of wing and propellor in the thick air.
"john smith" wrote in message
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Here is a question to challenge your understanding of engine operation...

During Winter in the colder climes, do you use less fuel when you fly
because the air is more dense?