Merlin 90 Fuel Usage
 

For those of you flying with Merlin 90 power, what size fuel tanks are you using and what flight times are you getting?

I'm trying to work out how much fuel I need on board for sensible flight times.

Thanks,

RE: Merlin 90 Fuel Usage
 

2,2 l gives me 8 minutes of flight with 1 go-around margin.
I do use a good amount of thrust management during my flights...

RE: Merlin 90 Fuel Usage
 

I had 2 1.2 litre dubro tanks in the Swallow with my Merlin 90 and we landed with one tank 1/2 full after 7-8 mins. In my Sabre I have limited room so have fitted 2 1 litre tanks. I am sure this will be enough for normal flying at modest throttle settings.

John

RE: Merlin 90 Fuel Usage
 

Depending on the airframe and throttle usage 2.5L should give you plenty with 2L as a minimum if you are pushed for space Darren.

Rob.

RE: Merlin 90 Fuel Usage
 

2.5L tank in sprint, getting 9min flight then landing with just under a third of a tank left! Gonna be extending my countdown timer again soon!