Brad,
I was not sure. The tailwind help me go from St. Louis to Moultrie GA
without stopping. I had been stuck in St. Louis for several days. I
watched the weather all day and noticed a pattern forming. If was not
on the ground by 1 PM I was not going to make it. I left at 6 AM and
landed just around noon 90% IMC. This would have been about 7.5 hours
without the tailwind. I would have had to stop for fuel then would have
been trapped by the weather.
Michelle

Brad Salai wrote:

Michelle,

I was trying to be funny. What I was kidding you about is that the tailwind
probably didn't help you get to 6 hours. Maybe helped you go further in that
time, but as far as I know, the engine doesn't know if it is flying in a
tailwind or a headwind.

Brad
"Michelle P" wrote in message
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Brad,
I have done it because it can. I plan for 15 Gal/hour and it flies about
12.5 gal/hour according to the Shadin Fuel Flow. I still had 10 gallons
left upon landing. about 45 minutes. I like to have an hour in the tank
when I land. I have pushed it to 45 minutes if necessary.
Michelle ( girl)


Brad Salai wrote:



"Michelle P" wrote in message
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...
. I have run the aircraft for 6 hours strait




without stopping with a favorable tail wind.




I'm glad I didn't say that. And in THIS group, boy are you going to get


it.


You better brace yourself!

Brad