C cocolos New member Feb 18, 2013 #1 I am just curious what are some really efficient airplanes out there? Maybe something that does at least 110kts.
I am just curious what are some really efficient airplanes out there? Maybe something that does at least 110kts.
J Jim Logajan Administrator Staff member Feb 18, 2013 #2 GauzeGuy said: C150/152 with a tailwind? Click to expand... I've gotten the airspeed indicator to exceed 110 kts in a C-152... I eventually had to level out lest I collide with the ground. Also didn't like to see the RPM above redline for too long. As to the OP - many of the sleeker LSAs can burn well under 8gph at 110kts+. (E.g. RV-12, Zenith CH-650, Arion Lightning, etc.)
GauzeGuy said: C150/152 with a tailwind? Click to expand... I've gotten the airspeed indicator to exceed 110 kts in a C-152... I eventually had to level out lest I collide with the ground. Also didn't like to see the RPM above redline for too long. As to the OP - many of the sleeker LSAs can burn well under 8gph at 110kts+. (E.g. RV-12, Zenith CH-650, Arion Lightning, etc.)