FuelFrugal.com » Aircraft http://www.fuelfrugal.com/blog Money Saving Gas Tips Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:07:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 What kind of fuel economy is achieved by small private airplanes? http://www.fuelfrugal.com/blog/aircraft/what-kind-of-fuel-economy-is-achieved-by-small-private-airplanes/ http://www.fuelfrugal.com/blog/aircraft/what-kind-of-fuel-economy-is-achieved-by-small-private-airplanes/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:08:53 +0000 Frugal Admin http://www.fuelfrugal.com/blog/aircraft/what-kind-of-fuel-economy-is-achieved-by-small-private-airplanes/
Adam asked:


When I say “small” airplanes, I’m talking about those owned by individuals for recreation, personal transportation, etc.

I really have NO idea what kind of fuel economy small planes get. If the answer varies widely based on model, feel free to give a specific example of model and fuel economy.

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Patrick H asked:


After listening to NPR on the C-130 Hercules fuel economy @ 3 gallons to the mile, I find that hard to believe. Can this be confirmed? I had no success with my internet research on this subject.

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