For those interested, I normally get about 10.5 gph when flying at this altitude. But this flight was 12.3. I think the reason was that the first part of the flight - a little over an hour - I was not allowed to climb above 4000'. Which means I fly slower and burn more fuel. But I'm just guessing.
I have to reduce the audio levels of the cameras a lot to make the cockpit audio work. In reality she is a lot louder. But yeah the AP helps and the day being a very smooth day is the real winner.
Thanks for sharing, paying the fuel bill these days makes gph a huge factor the Evektor I fly gets 4.5 to 5 gph but it pales in performance. I gave you a sub, thanks again
That's an airplane I've never heard of, but 5 gph - wow! First guess was a rotax engine, and looked it up and confirmed it. I really want to fly a rotax engine: especially since they were designed in this century. When I retire I would love to build a Sling High Wing or TSI. Thanks for the sub!
@@1dullgeek I fly on a light sport certificate which suits me perfectly. I hate flying in the dark and in bad weather and it is just my wife and I. The Rotax likes 5500 rpm versus 2400. But as for reliability and maintenance cost it makes sense. They handle a lot like a Cherokee especially on landing. They leap in the air then use ground effect to pick up speed on takeoff.
Well let me pull out my handy-dandy POH. According to the POH 75% is only achievable if you're below max gross. So let's say we're at 2400 lbs gross weight: TAS at 8000 DA would be 157 mph TAS at 12000 DA would be 146 mph
For those interested, I normally get about 10.5 gph when flying at this altitude. But this flight was 12.3. I think the reason was that the first part of the flight - a little over an hour - I was not allowed to climb above 4000'. Which means I fly slower and burn more fuel.
But I'm just guessing.
What RPM or % power at that alt gets you those fuel flows and speed?
@@mikealphagolf 2475 rpm at 8000 = 65% power. According to the POH
Seems like a cool beast. Good speed, good burn. And with the Garmin autopilot, very sweet.
@@mikealphagolf Yep. She's a good bird.
Definitely seems like she cooks for sure! Nice flight! Can’t wait to see more performance videos for sure. Keep flying high, brother!
Yep.
I learned to fly in a 235. N29DM based in Glenwood springs CO.
Nice! Really like this airplane! I bet you have a constant speed prop though
If I ever buy a personal plane it’s going to be a 235 for sure. Those extra 2 cylinders make a world of difference.
Nice! I'm a big fan of this airplane!
Pretty good, and it beats driving!
Yes it does!
She looks and sounds so smooth 😍
I have to reduce the audio levels of the cameras a lot to make the cockpit audio work. In reality she is a lot louder.
But yeah the AP helps and the day being a very smooth day is the real winner.
Very nice airplane! Good to see you are still flying just going to an upgraded airplane
Still flying and thanks!
Sweet
Thanks!
huh. I just look at the TAS on the panel. :) gonna send you a couple of charts that are interesting.
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Thanks for sharing, paying the fuel bill these days makes gph a huge factor the Evektor I fly gets 4.5 to 5 gph but it pales in performance. I gave you a sub, thanks again
That's an airplane I've never heard of, but 5 gph - wow! First guess was a rotax engine, and looked it up and confirmed it.
I really want to fly a rotax engine: especially since they were designed in this century. When I retire I would love to build a Sling High Wing or TSI.
Thanks for the sub!
@@1dullgeek I fly on a light sport certificate which suits me perfectly. I hate flying in the dark and in bad weather and it is just my wife and I. The Rotax likes 5500 rpm versus 2400. But as for reliability and maintenance cost it makes sense. They handle a lot like a Cherokee especially on landing. They leap in the air then use ground effect to pick up speed on takeoff.
@@FlightSimVRDad Nice. I just like that they're modern engines!
@@1dullgeek me too. Talking to a manager at Jet Access, he told me they decided not to work on anything older than 2000.
Nice video. What is 75% cruise at 8000 and what’s the cruise at 12,000?
Well let me pull out my handy-dandy POH.
According to the POH 75% is only achievable if you're below max gross.
So let's say we're at 2400 lbs gross weight:
TAS at 8000 DA would be 157 mph
TAS at 12000 DA would be 146 mph
No trumpets??? (Pretends to unsubscribe and stomp away with my arms crossed)
😂
Sometimes I like the feel of no music.