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Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners

6th Nov 2016, 23:34

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Ts and Ps on the groud roll

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Posted By Big Pistons Forever

I think the take away is to be aware of what is...

I think the take away is to be aware of what is happening under the cowl and pay attention to, and understand, what the gauge readings are telling you

Speaking of gauges I don't make a point of...

Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners

6th Nov 2016, 17:03

Replies: 22

Ts and Ps on the groud roll

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Posted By Big Pistons Forever

I believe the intent of this POH advice is to...

I believe the intent of this POH advice is to avoid spark plug fouling, a particular issue with this engine, due to excessive operation at low engine speeds where the engine can't scavenge the lead...

Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners

6th Nov 2016, 02:42

Replies: 22

Ts and Ps on the groud roll

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Posted By Big Pistons Forever

I am wary of absolute rules in aviation. Like...

I am wary of absolute rules in aviation. Like many things in aviation this is IMO one of those "it depends" things".

Lycomings direction is the engine is warm enough to fly if it will go to full...

Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners

5th Nov 2016, 23:17

Replies: 22

Ts and Ps on the groud roll

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Posted By Big Pistons Forever

Further to my last post checking the oil pressure...

Further to my last post checking the oil pressure should be more than " somewhere in the green ". Oil pressure is correlated engine RPM and with oil temp, so if the oil temp is 180 F ( or normal...

Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners

5th Nov 2016, 19:11

Replies: 22

Ts and Ps on the groud roll

Views: 9,714

Posted By Big Pistons Forever

Unfortunately not very many pilots, or their...

Unfortunately not very many pilots, or their instructors :(, actually know what "normal" RPM should be at the start of the takeoff roll.

A fixed pitch propeller will show considerably less than...

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