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Old 15th July 2008 | 19:27
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411A
 
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Cruise speed (POH) is usually calculated (and observised/logged) at best power mixture.
Economy mixture, expect a three knot decrease, not much more, with fixed or constant speed propellors.
However, on some types, the margin is (or can be) seven knots, (approximately).

Depending.
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