rightrudder
Well Known Member
Hey Jim,
Look at the replies over on the "engines" subform. I'm going to try to get some fuel flow data with the GAMI spread method.
I don't recall the EGTs ever going above 1500, even LOP. My cylinder No. 1 is always the hottest, but that could be the result of how close the sensor is to the exhaust port. Offhand, I can't remember where I put it on the header....will have to check next time the cowl is off.
Cutting the dam back didn't really reduce EGT, just CHT.
Here's data from today's flight. At 8500', about 2530 rpm, OAT of about 50 degrees F, and leaned about 75 degrees ROP:
1) 1394
2) 1325
3) 1308
4) 1299
I flew 3.1 hours...longest flight yet! I did a couple landings at Apple Valley, and tried a midfield entry to the downwind for a change. It was a pretty calm day, but on the way back to Cable, the turbulence in the pass was the worst I've experienced. At least I'm getting used to it, so it's not the white knuckle ride that I had in the early hours. Can't wait to do a nice calm flight along the coast from, say, Dana Point to San Diego.
I doubt the bumps ever exceeded 1g, but I'm a bit of a turbulence wimp. Maneuvering speed, you are my friend!!
Look at the replies over on the "engines" subform. I'm going to try to get some fuel flow data with the GAMI spread method.
I don't recall the EGTs ever going above 1500, even LOP. My cylinder No. 1 is always the hottest, but that could be the result of how close the sensor is to the exhaust port. Offhand, I can't remember where I put it on the header....will have to check next time the cowl is off.
Cutting the dam back didn't really reduce EGT, just CHT.
Here's data from today's flight. At 8500', about 2530 rpm, OAT of about 50 degrees F, and leaned about 75 degrees ROP:
1) 1394
2) 1325
3) 1308
4) 1299
I flew 3.1 hours...longest flight yet! I did a couple landings at Apple Valley, and tried a midfield entry to the downwind for a change. It was a pretty calm day, but on the way back to Cable, the turbulence in the pass was the worst I've experienced. At least I'm getting used to it, so it's not the white knuckle ride that I had in the early hours. Can't wait to do a nice calm flight along the coast from, say, Dana Point to San Diego.
I doubt the bumps ever exceeded 1g, but I'm a bit of a turbulence wimp. Maneuvering speed, you are my friend!!