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Forum: African Aviation
18th Nov 2018, 08:16
Replies: 30
Views: 20,207
Posted By Chuck Notyeager

In their esteemed wisdom the cANCer and their...

In their esteemed wisdom the cANCer and their BBBEE (Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment) policy chased away 185 (European) highly qualified maintenance engineers, licensed to sign out Boeings and...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jul 2017, 17:51
Replies: 76
Views: 11,640
Posted By Chuck Notyeager

Yes. Richen only enough for smooth running, no...

Yes. Richen only enough for smooth running, no more. At the low power setting you mention, no matter what you do with the red knob, you cannot cause damage. A lean engine is a clean engine, keep it...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jul 2017, 18:59
Replies: 76
Views: 11,640
Posted By Chuck Notyeager

Pulling the red lever back in cruise is good,...

Pulling the red lever back in cruise is good, lean to peak EGT with smooth running and LEAVE IT THERE. (Lycoming's advice, not mine.) With a carb engine you CAN run LOP, so it is not BS; you just...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jul 2017, 16:00
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,502,770
Posted By Chuck Notyeager

But not on finals... ;)

But not on finals... ;)
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jul 2017, 06:26
Replies: 76
Views: 11,640
Posted By Chuck Notyeager

Is this perhaps the document you are looking for:...

Is this perhaps the document you are looking for: CAP 747 Mandatory Requirements for Airworthiness dated 29 June 2012? I tried to upload the document as a PDF file but it is too large. Page 407 of...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jul 2017, 17:53
Replies: 76
Views: 11,640
Posted By Chuck Notyeager

You will find the answers you seek in the link to...

You will find the answers you seek in the link to the list of articles by John Deakin, supplied above. Your C90 would have 7.8:1 compression ratio if the original pistons are fitted and if C85...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jul 2017, 05:44
Replies: 76
Views: 11,640
Posted By Chuck Notyeager

OH NO, the horrid over-square debate again. ;) ...

OH NO, the horrid over-square debate again. ;)

On your next flight set your power as you usually do, then note CHT. Next lean till peak EGT and note CHT will decrease. (Happier, cooler, cleaner...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jun 2017, 15:36
Replies: 76
Views: 11,640
Posted By Chuck Notyeager

Tels, been there, done that, have the tee-shirts...

Tels, been there, done that, have the tee-shirts re: children. ;) Peak EGT, is peak EGT. Period. The idea of setting '2200rpm' then leaning past max power (read more RPM) to (less power) the same RPM...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jun 2017, 15:32
Replies: 76
Views: 11,640
Posted By Chuck Notyeager

The 'Peak' referred to is peak EGT.

The 'Peak' referred to is peak EGT.
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jun 2017, 15:01
Replies: 76
Views: 11,640
Posted By Chuck Notyeager

Alex you have the message, no confusion at all....

Alex you have the message, no confusion at all. Look at the graph again CHT peaks before EGT; so, if you lean till peak EGT then richen the mixture slightly 'so the extra fuel can cool the valves or...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jun 2017, 07:00
Replies: 76
Views: 11,640
Posted By Chuck Notyeager

Hopefully bigger this time...

Hopefully bigger this time...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jun 2017, 06:55
Replies: 76
Views: 11,640
Posted By Chuck Notyeager

Lycoming Graph.

Lycoming Graph.
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jun 2017, 06:06
Replies: 76
Views: 11,640
Posted By Chuck Notyeager

Piper experience the same problems with the...

Piper experience the same problems with the Malibu with recommended cruise power setting 50F LOP. The Malibu had rather poor cooling and when investigating the reason for the engine failures (I think...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jun 2017, 18:16
Replies: 76
Views: 11,640
Posted By Chuck Notyeager

Assume you are returning to land after a long...

Assume you are returning to land after a long flight at altitude; richen as necessary during descent to ensure smooth engine operation, then for approach and landing leave the mixture where it was...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jun 2017, 14:58
Replies: 76
Views: 11,640
Posted By Chuck Notyeager

I found this link on PPRune ...

I found this link on PPRune http://www.pprune.org/aviation-history-nostalgia/591438-lindbergh-p-38-range-increase.html

Radial engines have perfect fuel and air distribution. Auto lean in big...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jun 2017, 14:42
Replies: 76
Views: 11,640
Posted By Chuck Notyeager

This subject is dear to my heart as most pilots...

This subject is dear to my heart as most pilots are scared of the Red Knob. Most likely because they were taught by a 300 hour pilot who was taught by a 250 hour pilot, etc.

This all leads/has led...
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Jun 2012, 18:31
Replies: 52
Views: 16,043
Posted By Chuck Notyeager

He must truly be lonely at Sponsor Another Airbus...

He must truly be lonely at Sponsor Another Airbus with such a humble attitude...http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/src:www.pprune.org/get/images/smilies/tongue.gif
Quote:
In short,...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Oct 2010, 18:57
Replies: 13
Views: 1,252
Posted By Chuck Notyeager

"If it was easy..." Sam, well said. So few...

"If it was easy..."

Sam, well said. So few words...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Sep 2010, 06:49
Replies: 23
Views: 7,281
Posted By Chuck Notyeager

There is one F24W-41A in South Africa, previously...

There is one F24W-41A in South Africa, previously EV777 (USAAF 41-38841); G-AKJB; ZS-DCX; now Veteran Class ZS-VWO.

I have a picture of this aircraft at Oshkosh, USA. (Yes, they flew it there...)...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Sep 2010, 18:00
Replies: 75
Views: 9,233
Posted By Chuck Notyeager

On the Avcom thread AvCom - Your Aviation...

On the Avcom thread AvCom - Your Aviation Community (http://www.avcom.co.za/) seems there is an FAI law that requires a record to be broken by at least 1%, so the northbound record might still...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Sep 2010, 09:45
Replies: 75
Views: 9,233
Posted By Chuck Notyeager

Hi Sam, depending on how long Steve takes at...

Hi Sam, depending on how long Steve takes at Brazza, Steve might still have some waiting time at Tam as he will not be taking off at night due to the Cumulus Granitus you referred to as due to high...
Forum: African Aviation
1st Sep 2010, 19:02
Replies: 9
Views: 1,412
Posted By Chuck Notyeager

Steve touched down at 15:44Z unofficially...

Steve touched down at 15:44Z unofficially breaking the present record London - Cape Town in the C1b class by 01:10.

Steve is now enjoying a well deserved rest and is scheduled to depart FACT at...
Forum: African Aviation
1st Sep 2010, 09:10
Replies: 9
Views: 1,412
Posted By Chuck Notyeager

Hi Guys, Steve is sure doing extremely well,...

Hi Guys,

Steve is sure doing extremely well, that is one fast RV-7. He left Brazza 20 minutes ahead of his planned schedule, thanks to good tailwinds on first leg and a quick turn-around in...
Forum: African Aviation
28th Aug 2010, 13:18
Replies: 9
Views: 1,412
Posted By Chuck Notyeager

Stobbart Challenge previously Henshaw Challenge

Steve Noujaim is set to depart Southend Airport at about 04:30z 31st August 2010 in his RV-7 G-IIXF, in an attempt to break Alex Henshaw's record (London - Cape Town - London) which technically still...
Forum: African Aviation
24th Apr 2010, 08:27
Replies: 6
Views: 1,905
Posted By Chuck Notyeager

Avionimc, I sent you a PM need help to...

Avionimc,

I sent you a PM need help to contact FCPP Aero Club to arrange avgas. Urgent :ok:

Can you help? See: "Stobbart Challenge previously Henshaw Challenge" in African Aviation.

Thanks,...
Forum: African Aviation
15th May 2009, 20:56
Replies: 42
Views: 4,421
Posted By Chuck Notyeager

Der Hammer, You and the Brits are cousins....

Der Hammer,

You and the Brits are cousins. :) Steve is my opposition, yet he was part of my ground crew in Southend; as I will be his ground crew in Cape Town.

Chivalry is alive and well in...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th May 2009, 20:38
Replies: 163
Views: 38,560
Posted By Chuck Notyeager

Ja Nee Japie, :confused: Just read my own...

Ja Nee Japie, :confused:

Just read my own posting again and what is not clear is the lighter engine pushed the CG back, but we moved the battery FWD to counteract this force and ended up with a...
Forum: African Aviation
15th May 2009, 13:34
Replies: 42
Views: 4,421
Posted By Chuck Notyeager

Hi Guys, Thanks for the support, ignore the...

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the support, ignore the trolls, they enjoy causing knee-jerk reactions...

Herewith a letter from Alex Henshaw Jnr.

Regards, Chalkie.:)

CAPE TOWN - LONDON - CAPE...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th May 2009, 13:16
Replies: 163
Views: 38,560
Posted By Chuck Notyeager

ZU-CLC and the autopilot.

The GP4 is fitted with an MGL EFIS and this has software to drive an autopilot that can be programmed in flight, in 'real time' with the autopilot active. The autopilot was a late addition and was...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th May 2009, 12:47
Replies: 163
Views: 38,560
Posted By Chuck Notyeager

frangatang After you Sir...

frangatang

After you Sir...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th May 2009, 09:28
Replies: 163
Views: 38,560
Posted By Chuck Notyeager

Henshaw Challenge

Hi Steve / All,

Much has been said about 'Chalkie's flight,' most positive (aside from 'Digitalsound' on the African Aviation posting on Pprune, perhaps too much bass fused the two brain cells he...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Mar 2009, 18:16
Replies: 44
Views: 28,275
Posted By Chuck Notyeager

Alex Henshaw and his challenge

Flying Lawyer, thanks for your report on the GAPAN evening, great pictures and links.

May I remind all that Alex Henshaw laid down a challenge; "I would challenge any pilot to fly any aircraft in...
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