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Old 8th Dec 2006, 13:24
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IO540
 
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Who has measured their actual flow rate?

Has anybody here (excluding those with a Shadin or similar flowmeter) does an actual measurement of their plane's fuel flow rate in cruise, when a) full rich and b) leaned to peak EGT?

It needs two flights: one with a short enroute section and another identical one with a longer enroute section; the difference gives you the enroute power setting fuel flow.

If you haven't done this, how do you work out your fuel planning?
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