Cessna 182 - Cross Country Glider Towing

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Cross Country Glider Towing
17. The following data are derived from validation flights using C-FCGS and C-FTUG and
are valid for flight planning purposes. Note that MP settings are approximate, and may have
to be adjusted +/- 1 to achieve target IAS.
Altitude
Flap Setting
RPM
MP
IAS
(MPH)
TAS
(KTS)
GPH
RANGE
2,000 ft
10
o
2300
~18
90
81
12.0
450 NM
20
o
2300
~20
80
72
13.0
360 NM
4,000 ft
10
o
2300
~18
90
84
11.8
465 NM
20
o
2300
~20
80
75
12.8
375 NM
6,000 ft
10
o
2300
~18
90
87
11.6
485 NM
20
o
2300
~20
80
78
12.6
395 NM
8,000 ft
10
o
2300
~18
90
90
11.4
505 NM
20
o
2300
~20
80
80
12.4
405 NM
10,000 ft
10
o
2300
~18
90
94
11.2
525 NM
20
o
2300
~20
80
83
12.2
420 NM
Governing Conditions
1. Mixture leaned to 50 degrees ROP
2. Standard Atmospheric Conditions
3. Tow Aircraft Weight normalized to 3,100 lbs
4. Range calculated from full tanks to 30 minute reserve in STILL AIR
Figure 4-16 Glider Cross Country Towing