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From: "john" <frmrjohn@netonecom.net>
To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2002 11:58 AM
Subject: [FlyRotary]
Cruise info
> I'm still working out the info to get the prop
carved, and am wondering
what
> is the optimum engine rpm at cruise and
the fuel consumption you fellows
are
> getting? All input would
be greatly appreciated. Thanks
JohnD
>
> 140knots at 8500 feet. 6300RPM 30 liters/hour.
120
knots at 2000 feet 5500 RPM 20 liters/hour.
10% improvement if I run lean and
mean like Tracy. (exhaust glowing red is a
bit of a worry)
72"X 81" pitch.
2.85 gearbox.
Happy new year
Ian. Australia.
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>> Homepage: http://www.flyrotary.com/
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