On 2008-02-24, Jay Honeck wrote:
I read about these LSAs flying around at 120 knots on 3 gph, and start
salivating.
Yeah. The Tecnam salesman I was flying the Bravo with was sure to point out
that it burned about 3.5 GPH at 4600 RPM and 105 KIAS. (I haven't seen
anyone claim 3 GPH for 120, but it won't be long before someone does, I'm
sure.)
Even 5.5 GPH for 115 KIAS in the Zodiac is a nice number...
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