John.. you should REALLY get over to http://piperowner.com/ and
ask there..

LOTS of 6 drivers there who are very knowledgeable about their
aircraft.

Without a doubt the best Cherokee support group ever!

Dave




On Sat, 19 Jan 2008 00:22:28 +0000, JOM
wrote:


I have very recently purchased a Cherokee 6-260 and was wondering if
anyone has any sugestions regarding the most economical cruise
settings? Speed is not so important as MPG. Most of the distances I
fly are not long, so high altitude stuff doesn't really factor in.
Most flights will be 100 to 300 miles and maybe 5000'. This is a
carburated engine, so GAMI's and lean of peak doesn't fit the picture.
I have heard of lean of peak with a carb and some carb heat, but I
usually fly 60% power at peak as per the Lyc operators manual.

I have been told I can get 11-12 gph at 120 knots, but I seem to use
more fuel. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

John