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Old 4th Apr 2007, 15:34
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Tweedles
 
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Thanks Nick and paco.

So, if I'm getting this right -

On a nearly saturated 59°F day, I can estimate a 1% reduction in power available, piston or turbine.

On a nearly saturated 109° day, this would more likely be a 3-4% hit on power in a turbine. The piston engine was not required to be tested to anything above standard temperature, but I should be prepared for a similar effect.

These examples assume you are engine limited as RVDT pointed out (adding MAP as a limitation for the piston).

Hot air can handle more water vapor before saturation, so it makes sense that the performance will be degraded to a greater degree.
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