Thanks, Tom. That sounds like an extra gallon of fuel to me and 
slightly better fuel economy. This is going on my list of things to 
do.... after I get my bird flying.

Frank Nelson
N51DV - 415C

--- In [email protected], THOMAS COOK <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Response to Frank Nelson question
>    
>   I don't have good data but my guess is that the direction and 
attitude indicators with associated regulators and hardware would 
weigh about 6 to 8 pounds.  The drag on the plane for the venturis 
has been estimated at 2 to 3 mph for a single large unit and another 
1 to 2 mph for a second one for a turn and bank instrument. 
>    
>   If anyone has better data I would appreciate having it as this 
question has come up before. Remember , you don't get something for 
nothing, to create vacuum you generate drag.
>    
>   Regards
>   Couper 3989H            Tom
>


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