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Forum: Private Flying
24th Feb 2005, 21:02
Replies: 44
Views: 5,502
Posted By E1453

the mogas is not the future

I would love to believe that mogas can be the future, but it canīt.
For a reason: the mogas varies from country to country.

GA would still depends on a specific fuel, a special mogas.

For...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jun 2004, 20:42
Replies: 15
Views: 1,384
Posted By E1453

I think the crab method requires more skill from...

I think the crab method requires more skill from the pilot.

Also, if the action of de-crab just before thouchdown is not perfect, there is a great chance of sliding with the wind, between the...
Forum: Private Flying
26th May 2004, 20:09
Replies: 0
Views: 419
Posted By E1453

What do you think about the FK9?

I'm looking for a ultralight and found an FK9 near my homebase, for US$44,000. I have just flown it once, and due to my little knowledge of ultralights, I wonder if any of you have an opinion about...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Apr 2004, 12:10
Replies: 13
Views: 1,570
Posted By E1453

I usually fly 500nm straight legs, the only turn...

I usually fly 500nm straight legs, the only turn is on the traffic pattern, so I always choose to cruise beetween 10 to 12,000ft.

For a long range cruise, at 150KTAS at 12,000ft, I just leave the...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Apr 2004, 00:07
Replies: 13
Views: 1,570
Posted By E1453

The Bonanza may not be so thirsty. My A36 flies...

The Bonanza may not be so thirsty. My A36 flies fine, with 2 up, full tanks, at 150KTAS with 8 gph fuel flow, at 12500ft. WIth just 10gph, it makes 165KTAS at 10.000ft. And I don't make it lean of...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Apr 2004, 15:27
Replies: 4
Views: 2,964
Posted By E1453

New! XP-360 engine

Superior Air Parts is offering a new four cilinder I/O-360 engine called XP-360. It's based on Lycoming's O-360, with carburated and injected models.

This engine is interesting because it can use...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Apr 2004, 02:00
Replies: 0
Views: 854
Posted By E1453

New! XP-360 Engine

Superior Air Parts is offering a new four cilinder I/O-360 engine called XP-360. It's based on Lycoming's O-360, with carburated and injected models.

This engine is interesting because it can use...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Apr 2004, 17:59
Replies: 16
Views: 10,831
Posted By E1453

It's the temperature!

All small engines carburators or injection systems do the same that the old big radials did. The mass of the fuel delivered to the engine is proportional to the mass of air passing thru the induction...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Apr 2004, 22:33
Replies: 16
Views: 10,831
Posted By E1453

The temperature raises the density

The cooler temperature of the air above implies that, for a given pressure, it's density will be greater.

For a given power setting, 65% for example, the fuel flow should be the same at all...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Mar 2004, 21:21
Replies: 31
Views: 3,919
Posted By E1453

Will the BRS make the twin redundant?

Having seen the latest ultralights and the Cirrus, I'm inclined to think that piston twins will become redundant soon.

Those new planes I mentioned are equiped with BRS, a balistic chute with a...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Mar 2004, 14:57
Replies: 4
Views: 2,528
Posted By E1453

I would never let my engine's CHT's reach 466F,...

I would never let my engine's CHT's reach 466F, for any period of time, even during takeoff. Althought the manual says that below 475 (Lycoming) or 460 (TCM) is within limits, Lycoming says, at its...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Mar 2004, 23:09
Replies: 4
Views: 2,528
Posted By E1453

Insane CHT's during Lancair Test

I've just read an article in CAFE FOUNDATION's Aircraft Performance Report about the Lancair IV-P homebuilt.

Well, the Lancair seems to be an incredible single, now the first in my list of future...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Mar 2004, 18:32
Replies: 65
Views: 16,823
Posted By E1453

Landing the PA28 Archer

I've a lot of experience on the Archer, wich is, for landing, just a heavier Warrior.

The speeds I used to use on landing were:

full flaps: 60kts
flaps up: 65kts
short landing (full flaps):...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Mar 2004, 14:10
Replies: 4
Views: 1,384
Posted By E1453

Is 60/80 an on-condition compression?

I've been always thought that, when a cilinder compression falls below 60/80, I should summarily replace it.

However, yesterday, as usual, I was surprised when I read the Mike Busch's article...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Feb 2004, 18:48
Replies: 12
Views: 3,521
Posted By E1453

Rotax's carburator

What's the difference beetween Rotax's carburator and the regular Lycoming's one?

That's just the altitude compensating feature?

I think mixture management is crucial in any operation. It's not...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Feb 2004, 01:16
Replies: 12
Views: 3,521
Posted By E1453

Cost of overhaul

What would be the cost of a Rotax 912 overhaul?

Is the water temperature equal to the CHT, or are the CHTs hotter than the water?

Anyone has experience with Rotax running continuously on AVGAS?...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Feb 2004, 01:02
Replies: 12
Views: 3,521
Posted By E1453

Rotax mixture control

I've been looking for an ultralight aircraft to buy, and I found a very odd (for me) feature in the Rotax 912 engines: they have no mixture control lever!

My question is: when ruducing power from...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Feb 2004, 02:50
Replies: 16
Views: 1,803
Posted By E1453

Detecting Detonation

I have a question about dirkdj's last reply on this topic:

Why does the EGT drops during a detonation event?

The rising CHT is obvious, but I can't figure out the reason for the EGT falling.
...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Feb 2004, 05:45
Replies: 18
Views: 3,560
Posted By E1453

There's the Thunder Mustang

This is a incredible all-composite replic of the P-51D. With a V-12 640HP, it's a better performer than the original Mustang. As far as I know, it's the best sport plane available today.
...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Feb 2004, 08:22
Replies: 19
Views: 3,525
Posted By E1453

I use the constant EGT technique

Since I read one of PelPerch's articles, I've been using John's leaning technique.

Just after departing, I set the actual EGT as a target. As the plane climbs and the EGT goes down, I lean a bit...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Feb 2004, 08:10
Replies: 8
Views: 1,251
Posted By E1453

HP/GPH

John Deakins says:

for aspirated engines (8,5:1 compression ratio) - 14,9HP/GPH

for fire breathing turbos (7,5:1 compression ratio) - 13,7HP/GPH

Observation: those numbers are for lean of...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jan 2004, 04:34
Replies: 16
Views: 2,301
Posted By E1453

It's not normal

I have flown the Archer II a lot (same engine) and I usually saw 2400 rpm at full power runup (2300 at least). 2200 is totally unaceptable. Even at a high hot field, I think the rpm would be the...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jan 2004, 22:29
Replies: 29
Views: 5,700
Posted By E1453

What stall?

I used to fly the PA28 Archer II a lot. I tried to stall it many many times, but for me, that is not a stall.

It just sinks, with little buffeting, and the nose drops just a little while the yoke...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Dec 2003, 23:14
Replies: 39
Views: 3,482
Posted By E1453

Rules of Thumb

What would be your rules of Thumb for avoiding shock cooling?

Mines are:

- don't let it to get too hot;
- don't start a descent immediately after a climb. Let the CHT's stabilise in cruise...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Dec 2003, 00:33
Replies: 17
Views: 6,306
Posted By E1453

Cost of operating a Cirrus

I would like to know the costs of operating a Cirrus, especialy the maintenance. My A36 is getting old (1979), I love this plane, but I'm afraid of becoming a hangar king in the next years. And the...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Dec 2003, 21:18
Replies: 39
Views: 3,482
Posted By E1453

My SOP

My Standard Operational Procedure is:

For Bonanza A36:

At Top of Descent:

- I gently reduce the MP to 16 inches;
- reduce the RPM to 1800 RPM;
- maintain altitude while reducing speed;
-...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Dec 2003, 18:29
Replies: 17
Views: 6,306
Posted By E1453

Cirrus is more value for money

As I usually run above 9,000ft, even at 12,000, and my engine is an aspirated IO-520, excessive MP is not a problem. And, as anyone who read PelPerch columns knows, peak EGT is cooler than 100...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Dec 2003, 22:57
Replies: 39
Views: 3,482
Posted By E1453

Do you believe in shock cooling?

http://www.avweb.com/news/maint/182883-1.html

I'm not certain if shock cooling is harmfull.

What do you think?
Forum: Private Flying
27th Dec 2003, 22:43
Replies: 17
Views: 6,306
Posted By E1453

Cirrus don't have FADEC

I loved the Cirrus from the first time I saw it. For me, the CAPS concept is perfect. I think many twin operators will be tempted to switch to the SR22. The safety x cost relation is unmatchable.
...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Dec 2003, 02:18
Replies: 17
Views: 6,306
Posted By E1453

Cirrus don't have FADEC

Thank's for the POH link!

I will copy here the page that explains the power lever system:

"Power (Throttle) Lever
The single-lever throttle control, labeled MAX-POWER-IDLE, on the
console...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Dec 2003, 07:12
Replies: 17
Views: 6,306
Posted By E1453

Cirrus prop lever

I know the Cirrus has just one lever for power and prop speed.

I would like to know if any of you knows what settings the Cirrus system uses, like what MP/rpm combinations it uses for different...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Dec 2003, 07:06
Replies: 52
Views: 6,306
Posted By E1453

Just lean it after start

My procedure for engine warming is idle plus lean mixture. That way, I don`t get fouled plugs.

I strongly recommend everone to always lean the mixture after start until the run up. But if you...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Nov 2003, 19:47
Replies: 3
Views: 984
Posted By E1453

Interesting flash about Embraer's

http://www.ruleof70to110.com/
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Nov 2003, 23:43
Replies: 3
Views: 984
Posted By E1453

Is Star Order going to Embraer?

I can`t figure out one single strong reason for Embraer not taking this order. Star needs 70 to 120 sets planes, and there is only one family in this niche: the E170/175/190/195 Family.

They are...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Nov 2003, 06:05
Replies: 12
Views: 2,264
Posted By E1453

Descent profiles

When the weight is increased the total energy required to mantain the plane in the air is also increased: the angle of attack is larger and so is the drag coefficient.
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