Dylan Smith wrote:
On 2006-04-30, Montblack Y4-NOT wrote:

("Newps" wrote)

Or just buy a more efficient plane. I sold my 182 and got a Bonanza. I'm
burning a lot less gas, approx 40%, than when I had my 182.

What are the two engines?
Your normal cruise speeds between the two?


The Bonanza is vastly more efficient than a C182. Our club had a 1960
C182 and a mid-60s S35 Bonanza. The C182 (IIRC) had an O-470. It would
burn about 13 gph in cruise at about 135 kts (again, IIRC). The Bonanza
with an IO-520 (285hp) would do 160 knots at the same fuel flow. It
would also climb a lot faster, take off in less distance, and IMHO was a
much nicer plane to fly.

I have the S model also. At 13 gph you are at 65% which gives me an
indicated airspeed of 173-175 MPH and a TAS of 186-189 MPH at 6000.
Yours was maybe a little slow.