FLY SLOWER: REALLY?

摘要

Most POH charts for fuel consumption and range confirm the results of test flights and interpolation-pretty much always showing that the airplane can fly longer and further at reduced power settings.rnIf you're flying an airplane with a 480-mile range at 75 percent power, that 20 percent reduction in power may yield only 75 miles or so in added range. But it's 75 miles you'll love having should you need it. And while cruise speed may drop to 100 knots from 115 at the lower power setting, your time aloft will grow pretty much proportionally-and that's usually a point in your favor.