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Old 10-21-2008 | 12:31 PM
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Default RE: Fuel Consumption

If you fly a similar routine you can do that. Years ago when electrics only flew for 4-5 minutes I had my flights down such that I would start my approach when my timer went off. I had just enough power to land on the first attempt every time. Nothing less, nothing more. I made the most of the battery I had on board. I became very good at landing this way, when I knew I was committed because there wasn't going to be a go around. I did break one airplane though, flying at an unfamiliar field.