Netters, I have another flying story to tell you about. I was somewhat unimpressed with my last flight to Yuma (150 mile trip). The fuel consumption was too high, the RPM's too low and the speed was about right. Friday I had some work in Yuma, and if I drive it's about 3 hours one way, 3 hours of work and 3 hours back. (9 hours, in a mini cooper) I thought I would give it another try, well the results were impressive, for me at least. I took off about 11 AM for Yuma, there was alittle head wind, but the fuel usage was looking better, I flew at 6500, 1.7 hours, I landed and asked the fbo to fill it up and I walked over to get my rental car. 3 hours later I was back in my plane getting ready to fly back, total fuel 7 gallons. I fired the plane up and headed to the runway, sat and waited for a Kingair to t/o and a 172. I followed the 172 and everything was looking good. 1 hour and 20 minutes later I was in front of my hanger. I flew @ 7500 MSL on the way back and was able to lean the posa out for and average of 3.5 gph. I don't think I burned 5 gals on the way back. Do the math, alittle over 3 hours in the air, 3 hours working I saved 3 hours and the miles on my car, and I had a great time in the KR2. Oh by the way the weather was overcast and about 74 degrees. I know most of the northern part of the country is getting cold and the flying stories will be fewer, If you want I can post some more of my flights if you want. It sure is better flying than sanding and painting.....
Lee Van Dyke Mesa AZ l...@vandyke5.com
