CFI Bill Tomkovic takes a Cessna 172 flight for the purpose of breaking in a new engine. In an effort to complete the break-in faster, Bill opts to fly longer than he originally intended. Unfortunately, the airplane’s fuel consumption is higher than he expects.

"There I was..." An Aviation Podcast

AOPA Air Safety Institute

Episode 69: Unexpected Fuel Consumption

MAR 11, 202434 MIN
"There I was..." An Aviation Podcast

Episode 69: Unexpected Fuel Consumption

MAR 11, 202434 MIN

Description

CFI Bill Tomkovic takes a Cessna 172 flight for the purpose of breaking in a new engine. In an effort to complete the break-in faster, Bill opts to fly longer than he originally intended. Unfortunately, the airplane’s fuel consumption is higher than he expects.