>  I never get better than 6 gph. If we're doing touch and goes, etc. I may
get 7 gph. I'm using tach time, is that right?

 

No. The tach "time" passes slower when the engine is running slowly and
faster when the engine is running fast.  A typical C85 tach should record
one hour in one hour (i.e. be accurate) at 2500 RPM.  Basically, if you go
by tach time your fuel consumption will be almost the same regardless of
engine speed.  It will take a very long hour to burn all that fuel at 1800
rpm, however.

 

Bottom line, measure gallons used verses actual elapsed time.

 

John Cooper

Skyport Services

518 797-3064

www.skyportservices.net

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