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Old 24th Jan 2010, 13:52
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dirkdj
 
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it would make a difference if you have a constant speed prop or fixed pitch. With constant speed prop, the air mass would increase while the mixture would remain the same, so the mixture ratio would become leaner.

With a fixed pitch prop, there might be an increase in RPM which could trigger other effects. Sorry, long time since I last flew fixed pitch prop or carbs. Search for the John Deakin series on engine management.
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