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Wittmandriver · April 30th, 2008, 21:37

Oh yeah, it has a 150 HP O-320E2A with a fresh overhaul originally from a Cherokee 140. The prop is a wood 68X73.

I made many mods this winter and need a calm day to get some good figures. Last Saturday, I was going into a 14 knot headwind at 1950RPM (it was rough so I crawled along) and my GPS said 120kts. I usually plan at 160kts. VNE is 200mph. I can make that in straight and level flight now. I have done fly-bys at 210mph. I do not like going above VNE except in smooth air.

It gets the equivalent of 23-25mpg in cruise. Not bad with today's gas prices. Total cost per hour in gas ranges $30-$45 depending on if I am X country or staying in the pattern. I estimate it costs me around $60 per hour to operate.

Wittmandriver

April 30th, 2008, 21:37	#36
Wittmandriver Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Glenwood, IA Posts: 50	Re: Am I the only one... Oh yeah, it has a 150 HP O-320E2A with a fresh overhaul originally from a Cherokee 140. The prop is a wood 68X73. I made many mods this winter and need a calm day to get some good figures. Last Saturday, I was going into a 14 knot headwind at 1950RPM (it was rough so I crawled along) and my GPS said 120kts. I usually plan at 160kts. VNE is 200mph. I can make that in straight and level flight now. I have done fly-bys at 210mph. I do not like going above VNE except in smooth air. It gets the equivalent of 23-25mpg in cruise. Not bad with today's gas prices. Total cost per hour in gas ranges $30-$45 depending on if I am X country or staying in the pattern. I estimate it costs me around $60 per hour to operate. Wittmandriver