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Old February 5th 07, 05:52 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Stan Prevost[_1_]
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Default Follow up to monster thread below re IAS and TAS and power required...


"BDS" wrote in message
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6000 ft
75% power (2400 rpm/32-in mp/26.3 gph)
IAS 157 kts
TAS 170 kts

16000 ft
75% power (2400 rpm/29.4-in mp/26.3 gph)
IAS 148 kts
TAS 187 kts


How come those are both 75% power? The high-altitude one seems like a
richer mixture, less power.