REFLECTOR: First long Cross Country

[John Dibble]

At 13500 I see about 1-1.5 gph lower fuel consumption compared to 9500.  
However, if you have a headwind as I always seem to, it likely will be 
stronger at higher altitude, negating the fuel savings.

John

On 6/24/2012 10:15 AM, Richard J. Gentil wrote:
> Looks like a major tangent here.
>
> For a long cross country in the Velo do you see good speed gains in the mid teens? 14,500 to 17,500 or do they fly better low around 6,500?
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> With the EI I will gain better fuel efficiency up high, I was wondering if there are any benefits of flying up in the area where O2 is required if you are going on a long trip?
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> Richard
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> On Jun 22, 2012, at 7:23 PM, "Richard J. Gentil"<richard at naples-air-center.com>  wrote:
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>> I am planning on taking my first long trip in my Normally Aspirated, Dual EI, MT, IO-390, SERG. Going from Naples, FL to Norfolk, NE. (Day VFR. Not ready to test her in IFR yet.)
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>> I figure I can make it with one stop to stretch the legs and relieve the bladder.
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>> My question is cruising altitudes. (I can take an O2 bottle if there is any good gain by going up 16,500 or 17,500).
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>> What altitudes do you find most efficient etc for a Velo.
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>> I have two timing advance curves with my E-Mag and P-Mag. I am currently using curve A as set by the factory not tried curve B yet. (I have not hooked them up at an EICAD yet.)
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>> I would be very interested in your recommendations.
>>
>> Richard
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>> Sent from my iPhone 4 Classic
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