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Old 27th May 2010, 23:19
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For the C-152s I typically fly:

Range:
From 315nm at 75% power at 100KTAS. Up to 430nm at 45% power at 77KTAS. This varies with altitude - generally the higher you go, the slight lengthening of range.

Endurance:
From just over 3 hours at 75% power. Up to 5.6 hours at 45% power. Again varies with altitude - generally the higher you go, the slight shortening of endurance.

The above figures assumes full weight, leaned mixture for cruise, standard temperature, zero wind and standard (ie. not long-range) fuel tanks. There is another 45 minutes reserve.

Where I learnt to fly in Florida, A.R.R.O.W. documents must legally remain on board. A good thing IMHO.

Now that I'm back in the UK, I've gone and bought a C-152 "Information Manual" which is essentially photocopied pages out of the original 1981 POH/FM. I think it's a good idea to study the POH/FMs when you've got time.

I plan conservatively. This means max 2h30m (fuel pump to fuel pump) for me - less if flying in IMC - although I'm sure more experienced pilots could squeeze more out of it.

More advanced GA aircraft actively measure fuel consumed since the last fill.
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