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Old 10-20-2008 | 10:03 PM
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captinjohn
 
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Default RE: Fuel Consumption

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Does anyone know how to calculate fuel consumption of a 50cc engine turning 8k rpm, using 50-1 oil mix. I know...many variables, but I don't want to tote more fuel than I need. I'm planning for smoke also.
The a/c is a Extra330L
Tnx
Zee
Just get your airplane in the air and fly for say 10 min. After you land empty tank into a container to measure how much fuel was left in tank. Subtract that from how much your tank holds...and then you will know how much your engine used and calculate how long you can fly with your exact set-up. Simple. Capt,n
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