Cruise Performance

[cessna02337]

I have a 1967 O-2A...at 1000 FT AGL, I reduce power to 25/25...take a pause, then "Gear Up and Flaps Up."

I cruise all day long top of the green (24 inches) SFC-5500 ft.....at higher altitudes above that, I have the power full forward to give me whatever it can provide within the limits of the Green range and 2400 on the Prop RPM.

I utilize a Shadin Air Data Digital fuel flow of 11.5 Gallons per hour, normal indicated airspeed around 135 - 145 knots (lots of drag with the O-2A), especially with the wing pods! As previous post indicates, ground speed is subjected to winds and direction of flight....Tom