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>
> That's fine for a takeoff minimum but you may(will) find a time when
> you're landing with minimum fuel on board and have to do a
> go-around.
>
> It happened to me in the Tripacer when I took off with minimum
> fuel on board and winds 10G15 and was going to fuel at the
> destination.
> When I got there the wind was 20G30 and 90 degrees to the runway.
> I didn't realize the wind was that strong and messed up the first
> approach
> and had to do a go-around. Always figure worst case. Sooner or
> later
> it WILL happen.
>
> Larry Flesner
>
Larry,
I guess this begs the question of what is minimum fuel. I will have about
2 1/2 gal at 1/4 tank indicated. Just over 1 1/2 gal when the low fuel
warning light comes on, and none when the engine quits. Or it could be
useable reserve for a half hour of flight after my destination which may
equate to some where around 4 gal. Not trying to be wise but I don't know
my actual fuel burn at full power yet. But I did want to complete fuel
flow testing while I'm set up for it.
The other parameter that no one really commented on was the 12.5 deg
nose up attitude. That puts the rudder about 1 1/2 inches off the ground.
Is that a reasonable climb attitude to test at?
Thanks for the help ( as the one song says " I'll see you in
Septem---ber")
Joe Horton
Coopersburg, Pa.
[email protected]
