Rattled, no. pedantic yes.
Im glad you don't resort to mudslinging as reasoned discussion is so much more productive.
Does leaning appear in the limitations section of the POH for a Raven2. It doesn't in my old Astro POH (old and out of date) so aint illegal. I still wouldn't do it in an Astro.
KISS? It is simpler and cheaper to put in higher compression pistons than to put FI on an engine if the sole intention is more power.
The Robinson website? He would say that wouldn't he. Lawyers can read too.
I wonder if the carb issue is one of the reasons we hear rumours about the cessation of R22 production. i.e cheaper to axe it than update it - and more profitable to produce injected Raven2s without the risk of litigation from icing victims and their families.
Incidently, Lycomings solution to hot and high is to turbocharge.
See the excellent Lycoming Flyer articles on their website.
HSHair.
Why could you not put FI on a R22?. Have you checked. Have a look at a HIO360C1A or C1B.
Is the obstacle engineering or certification and cost?
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But educating pilots to follow a well-worn, effective procedure is easy.
Yeah Right. Thats why this is the first R22 carb icing incident ever.
(sarcasm - not mud!)
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