I'm trying to learn how to achieve best power vs. best economy.
Are cruise performance tables generally set to best power?
Is best power rich of peak while best economy would be at peak (or more lean of peak)?
*Here is how I have seen the two terms defined; please correct me if I'm wrong:
Best power: The power setting that gives the most power for any specific RPM and MP, i.e. - best speed.
Best economy: This power setting that gives the best specific fuel consumption (least amount of fuel), i.e. - best range.
Therefore, if I used best power, would I be traveling at a faster speed and arrive more quickly at a destination? If not, what is the advantage? Why not always fly with best economy if you get better fuel efficiency?
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