Prop pitch question

Three hour legs are my limit, 2.5 are a lot easier for some reason. Don’t drink a lot of anything before going, of course. For me my biggest issue is fatigue. Get plenty of rest. Don’t fall asleep at 5509 feet! After three flights of 2 to 3 hours, I am always pretty tired, but satisfied I used that airplane for its intended purpose!!

I just flew nearly 9 hours yesterday, traveling from Mountain View, Arkansas, to Williamsburg, Virginia, 750 nautical miles. We were pretty much stuck at 108 mph or so the whole trip, even crossing the Appalachian mountains at 5500 feet. Ground speed wasn’t as fast, unfortunately.

I cruise at 2350-2400 rpm. Speed varies depending on how heavy the plane is. Many times my wife and I will start a trip at 105 mph with full fuel and then speed up to 110 at the end of the trip since we’re 75 pounds lighter.