On Mar 19, 10:38 pm, Frank Stutzman
wrote:

I usually figure my crusty A model with the weenie E-225 will do about 135
knots on a bit more than 9 GPH. I did have a terrific flight a few weeks
ago where the GPS was saying 185 knots and the the JPI was saying 8.5 GPH.
Gotta love cold, strong tailwinds ;-)


The JPI is the greatest thing since -- GPS!

Running LOP with GAMinjectors, I can get a lightly-loaded A36 to fly
130 KIAS on 10 gph.

140 KIAS requires 11.6

The Straight 35 (1947) can fly 120 KIAS on 7 gph (E-185 with electric
prop)

Groundspeeds -- well.. let's just say double digits has not been
uncommon westbound lately.


Dan Mc