REFLECTOR: Best Speed for MPG

[gstull at tampabay.rr.com]

In my case, 200 HP lyc and fixed pitch prop, 110 kts is most efficient
---- Brian Michalk <michalk at awpi.com> wrote: 
> The engine runs most efficiently at wide open throttle and low RPM.
> 
> If you can regulate power with altitude, fly high at WOT.
> 
> On 08/14/2013 07:51 AM, Ron N VelocityXLFG wrote:
> > I was wondering what the best speed per gallon of gas  has been in the 
> > velocity.
> > I have been doing some  work on this lately . Now my plane having a 
> > alternative
> > motor and a fixed pitch prop will likely not be the same as other 
> > installations but
> > with that said I still would like to know what Speed other velocity 
> > pilots are
> > finding for the best fuel mileage  has been.  I feel most comfortable 
> > at 145 knots
> > seems to be the sweet spot for me so far but that is also my comfort 
> > zone for the engine
> > rpm on my fixed pitch propeller. Now this is only about Half throttle 
> > for me wide
> > open I get 175 knots Or should I say 201 MPH  but I am sure my mileage 
> > will go way down at the speed.
> >
> >
> > So far for me with only a few cross country's under my belt
> > Velocity XLFG LT1
> > Prop RPM 2500 Prop tip speed 535 mph
> > Prop Dia 72"
> > At 4500 alt
> > 2600 gross Weight
> > Speed of 143 knots
> > 280 mile round  trip
> >
> > I got 12 gallons an hour
> > fuel burn
> >
> > Ron
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