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Original Message ----- 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. > >
>> Homepage: http://www.flyrotary.com/ >
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