3 sector 163's

[DOUG]

The HWK 509A could deliver variable thrust from 330 to 3,750 pounds, you are 100% correct sir!   

If you are going around thinking about the 163's fuel management, remember this one number..............   989

But you all can go figure out what it means.

actually its 982!!! I Fly with the e6b ALLways on-2800 GPH will just barely get u airborn (one notch o flaps 100ft from end o runway.IMMEDIATELY level and drop to 982GPH. After you pass 200-230mph you can climb at 1k and constantly accelerate. As you climb, you'll need to keep reducing throttle setting to hold at 982. Be patient and VERY soon you'll be at 6k with the same range and duration as a spit! 110-120 miles @ 20-22minutes duration You really never need to touch the throttle whilst furballing; but if you DO need a short burst of 4000+GPH, remember to get back down to 982GPH ASAP! Now if they'd just move the 163 base to follow the retreating strats.......                     elfy

[LLogann]

Actually, since 982 is also the zero throttle gph, in practical usage, might as well use 989 unless you trust that the coad is accurate enough to differentiate that very small move from 982 gliding to 982 minuscule forward thrust & can tell the difference.   

actually its 982!!! ..........

[DOUG]

dont matter if I can tell any diff or not, thats just a lil MO mileage than the next guys gettin. And its not ALSO the zero throttle gph, its THE zero throttle gph. Why "might as well use" extra 7 GPH if ya cant even tell the diff?             elfy         

[Tec]

The point is that once you hit 982gph if you keep decreasing throttle you will lose thrust, but still be burning at 982.  So why not go for the extra 7gph, which is virtually nothing, to assure that you're actually getting what you're paying for.

[DOUG]

AHHH HAHHH!!!  I get what you are saying NOW LLogan, ty TEC. You're absolutely right. Gotta make sure you're gettin your moneys worth!

[LLogann]

I have trouble with English sometimes..............   

[SWkiljoy]

I have trouble with English sometimes..............   

[VonMessa]

AHHH HAHHH!!!  I get what you are saying NOW LLogan, ty TEC. You're absolutely right. Gotta make sure you're gettin your moneys worth!

Have you seen the price of AvGas lately? 

[SWkiljoy]

163 is a rocket ship...it'll go to the AH moon and back if u know how to fly it   

[LLogann]

Heck yeah man, that's why I stopped using AVGas my anti-virus.   

Have you seen the price of AvGas lately? 

[Muzzy]

Your mileage may vary.