> That was at102 knots (although others in the same formation were recording
> between 105 and 115 knots). OAT would have been around 5C or less and
> altitude was about 5000' (can check more precise parameters from GPS log).
> Fixed pitch wide chord WD 65" x 20.5 deg at tip.
> In France last weekend fuel burn at 91 knots was 7 l/hr, 3900 rpm. However,
> it was a thermally day and there may have been some contribution from this
> because I've not seen fuel burn below 7.25 l/hr before.
Thanks Duncan. Good information.
Regards
Gerry
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