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Just for comparison, a C-150 at 2500' on an 85F day has the following performance:
T/O gnd run 1001' Over 50' obstacle at 1830' ROC of 490 fpm DA is 4,827' RV-12 at 8000' on a 40F day T/O gnd run 1010' Over 50' obstacle at 2226' ROC of 509 fpm DA is 8,634' So it is comparable to flying a C-150 out of Fox Field (KWJF) near Lancaster CA during the morning on a summer day which is where I got my license. |
First Flight
I took my Rv12 up for the first time last evening. The conditions were just to nice to wait until this morning. So I wanted to report on the high altitude conditions and the plane performed very well.
When I set the Baro the elevation was 5580 and with the cooler temperatures in the 80's density altitude was not a factor. My static RPM w/WOT was set at 5140 and the plane climbed well on take off. I maintained 60kts and the RPM was 4940. Once I leveled out at 6800 I pulled the power back to 21inches of MP to let things settle for a few laps around the pattern. The fuel pressure was the only thing in the yellow at 1.9-2.0 and everything else was very normal. When I did go to WOT for a stretch the RPM rose to 5540 and the temps went up slightly. I didn't stay there long but did have a slightly heavy left wing but nothing severe. The ball pushed out to the right about a quarter, but no weird vibrations. 30 minutes and I was back on the ground, cowl off and everything looked good. I leave my prop where it is for now and research the fuel pressure.:D |
Glad it went well for you. I look forward to the day that I can say "I took my RV-12 up for the first time." :)
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Pat,
Congrats! Too bad the wind didn't cooperate for us to fly when you were here in PHX. Rich |
Congratulations Pat!
I am waiting out the rain and winds here in St Louis for my first flight.
It was nice meeting you during transition training with Jetguy.. |
Be sure to email vans that you are flying! And ask what number flying RV12 you are and post that.
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