ThomasG Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Hi, I'm new to the forum, and to the Cozy... Have a couple of questions, if anyone is able to help, would be greatly appreciated. 1. I fly in the tropics mainly and typically at +80% humidity and 100F most of the time. Typical mission is 400-600NM. Was wondering if that was comfortable in a COzy Mark IV? 2. What is typical cruise/fuel burn at 50% power @8,000ft (or anything I can base trip times on). Thanks to anyone who is able to provide insights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Ashton Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 I typically fly at about 150 KTAS at 7.5-8 gph, usually 12,000 MSL or higher if weather permits. 400-600 miles is quite doable. Consider also that at 100F the airplane needs longish >4000' hard surface runways. It is not a great IMC instrument airplane IMO but OK with an autopilot, I suppose. Mine leaks water in in the rain and I slow down to prevent prop damage to my wood prop. I would not like to fly it in heavy cumulus as you might encounter in the tropics but I would feel that way about any small airplane. If I had to land on a dirt strip or a runway less than 2000', I would consider that dicey. I might not be able to take off again. Quote -KentCozy IV N13AM-750 hrs, Long-EZ-85 hrs and sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasG Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 Kent, Thank you for you reply. It's a great help and I'm truly appreciate the information. Long, paved runways common here. I chose Cozy for modern avionics (IMC prefered). Typical mission: 480nm, 1-2 pax (330lbs total) + 100lbs baggage & 3.5Hrs fuel on 200Hp Lycoming io-360, with fixed Cato 3 blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.