Any Piaggio P180 Pilots? Need advice..
I just recently flew my 3rd flight as SIC in the P180 Avanti I. So far so good and I am thoroughly enjoying the plane.
One thing I am struggling with a little though is on takeoff as the PIC asks for "set power", I always seem to slightly over-torque either one or both engines briefly before bringing them back a little. They seem incredibly sensitive and while I DO try to slowly advance the power by taking my time, I am also conscious that we don't have endless amounts of runway so it is kind of important to get the power set sooner than later. Our bird is a mid 90s built. Basically looking for any tips on trying to better my power setting skills in this particular plane. Thanks for the help! |
I don't know your aircraft at all but assuming it is like other turboprops Why is the PIC expecting you to set power?
Who is rejecting a T/O when there is a control split during take off? I am all for giving the other guy as much input as you can but for one person to have control of all the steering and another of the power on a torquee turboprop is nuts? Isn't it? |
Always set about 250# below desired torque, it will come up with ram rise. Tweak a litlle thru 80 kts |
Originally Posted by Kelly Hopper
(Post 10630954)
I don't know your aircraft at all but assuming it is like other turboprops Why is the PIC expecting you to set power?
Who is rejecting a T/O when there is a control split during take off? I am all for giving the other guy as much input as you can but for one person to have control of all the steering and another of the power on a torquee turboprop is nuts? Isn't it? |
Originally Posted by Kelly Hopper
(Post 10630954)
I don't know your aircraft at all but assuming it is like other turboprops Why is the PIC expecting you to set power?
Who is rejecting a T/O when there is a control split during take off? I am all for giving the other guy as much input as you can but for one person to have control of all the steering and another of the power on a torquee turboprop is nuts? Isn't it? PF would set ballpark T/O power, then focus on the actual T/O. PNF sets exact power. Otherwise in worst case, you are heads down as PF for an important part of the T/O trying to get the power right. Most of the time not much adjustment was needed as everyone was pretty well practiced, but still. |
Why not ask this question to the PIC, presume he has great experience of the aircraft.
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Or perhaps not - as he always gets the SIC to set the power...
PDR |
My main point is no one should be in a position were they feel they cannot ask questions as its a sure route to an accident.
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