VENTURA
TM
Ultralight Aircraft
Pilot’s Operating Handbook
VENTURA-POH-ENG
Rev. 00
SERIAL NUMBER:
YY-MM-62-XXXX-Z
FIRST ISSUE:
04/05/2018
REVISION 00:
04/05/2018
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5.5. FUEL CONSUMPTION
The following table shows the fuel consumption referred to the standard atmosphere condition (ISA)
at sea level.
Performance
912UL
912ULS
912iS
914UL
Take-off
24 lt/h
27 lt/h
26.1 lt/h
33 lt/h
Maximum continuous power 22.6 lt/h
25 lt/h
23.6 lt/h
27.2 lt/h
75% power
16.2 lt/h
18.5 lt/h
16.5 lt/h
20.4 lt/h
Specific consumption
285 g/kWh
285 g/kWh
250 g/kWh
276 g/kWh
Fuel consumption of Rotax 915iS is not reported in the table because the power performances may
vary a lot over 75% of throttle with big effect on the fuel consumption. Refer to the engine
performance table in the operator’s manual for complete information.
WARNING
ALWAYS ADD RESERVE FUEL FOR AT LEAST 30
MINUTES DURING FLIGHT PLANNING.
5.6. OTHER
The service ceiling is 14000 ft / 4200 m of pressure altitude at 472.5 kg of weight.
Best glide speed:
Weight
992 Lbs / 450 kg
1320 Lbs / 600 kg
Best Glide Speed
63 Mph / 100 km/h / 54 kt
73 Mph / 118 km/h / 64 kt
Best glide ratio is:
10.8.