Fuel Savings Procedures For Flight Training Operations; Garmin G300 - Cessna SKYCATCHER 162 Pilot's Operating Handbook And Flight Training Supplement

SECTION 7
NORMAL PROCEDURES
CRUISE
(Continued)
FUEL SAVINGS PROCEDURES FOR FLIGHT TRAINING
OPERATIONS
For best fuel economy during flight training operations, the following
procedures are recommended.
1. After engine start and for all ground operations, set the throttle to
1200 RPM and lean the mixture for maximum RPM. After
leaning, set the throttle to the appropriate RPM for ground
operations. Leave the mixture at this setting until beginning the
BEFORE TAKEOFF checklist. If TAKEOFF is delayed after
completing the BEFORE TAKEOFF checklist, lean the mixture
again as described above until ready to perform the TAKEOFF
checklist.
2. Lean the mixture for maximum RPM during full throttle climbs
above 5000 feet. The mixture may remain leaned (maximum
RPM at full throttle) for practicing maneuvers such as stalls and
slow flight.
3. Lean the mixture for maximum RPM during all operations at any
altitude, including those below 3000 feet, when using 75% or
less power.
•
When cruising or maneuvering at 75% power or less, the
mixture may be further leaned to best power cruise. This
is especially applicable to cross-country training flights,
but should be practiced during transition flight to and
from the practice area as well.
•
Using the above recommended procedures can provide
fuel savings in excess of 5% when compared to typical
training operations at full rich mixture. In addition, the
above procedures will minimize spark plug fouling since
the reduction in fuel consumption results in a
proportional reduction in tetraethyl lead passing through
the engine.
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NOTE
U.S.
CESSNA
MODEL 162

GARMIN G300

162PHUS-01