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Flying a twin with one engine at idle





Flying a twin with one engine at idle  

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Author: Thenswerisno   Date: 11/21/2023 8:29:58 PM  +2/-2   Show Orig. Msg (this window) Or  In New Window

turbine engines are most efficient at max power.  If you could shut one down and maintain normal cruise speed you would gain distance. The more you go below normal cruise the less you will gain. Putting one at idle will hurt you. The engine will be burning fuel and doing nothing. 

 
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Flying a twin with one engine at idle +3/-16 Ferry flight 11/21/2023 7:26:36 PM