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Old September 28th 06, 02:03 PM posted to rec.aviation.owning
Peter R.
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Default Why is LOP (lean of peak) controversial?

Matt Barrow wrote:

"Peter R." wrote in message
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Matt Barrow wrote:

What % of power are you using? I'm usually around 360-370, but I'm
running
70-75%.


I also cruise around 75% of the IO-520's 285 hp.

What altitude? FF?


In summer temperatures at 12,000-15,000 feet I get about 187-190 kts TAS at
about 15 gph. In the winter, I see 175-180 kts TAS and 16.5 gph or so.

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Peter