REFLECTOR: First long Cross Country

[Scott Derrick]

I've made numerous 600+ mile trips in my Velocity, non-stop and with a 
stop.

I typically fly between 9500 and 12500, high enough to miss most of the 
dirt and low enough to not use O2.  I've made trips at lower altitude 
but never liked the fuel burn penalty.

I do carry O2 at times. I really don't like to use it, it is such a 
PITA. But when I've needed it to top a cloud layer or get above the 
summer bumps, I've appreciated it. I'm not convinced I save any gas by 
flying higher than 12500 or 13500.  Unless there is a wicked tail wind 
in the upper teens that you can catch a ride on. It takes a much longer 
climb to 18,000 ft and its going to take quite a few miles at the 
reduced fuel burn you'll get at the higher altitude to make up for that.

Scott


-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: First long Cross Country
From: Richard J. Gentil <richard at naples-air-center.com>
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org>
Date: 06/24/2012 09:15 AM

> 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?
>
> 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?
>
> Richard
>
> Sent from my iPhone 4 Classic
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> On Jun 22, 2012, at 7:23 PM, "Richard J. Gentil"<richard at naples-air-center.com>  wrote:
>
>> 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.)
>>
>> I figure I can make it with one stop to stretch the legs and relieve the bladder.
>>
>> 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).
>>
>> What altitudes do you find most efficient etc for a Velo.
>>
>> 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
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone 4 Classic
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