BealeStAviator
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What's y'all's technique for leaning to best power before takeoff given the propensity to tip forward at full power?
I'm based out of a high altitude field and routinely see well above 3000' DA. I was always taught to lean to max RPM at full power in trikes on high/hot days like that. My RV-8 begins to take flight, tail first, well before full power. So how would you recommend leaning to ensure full power at takeoff? Is leaning at run-up RPM (1800) sufficient? Should I just bump it up to the highest safe RPM and do it there?
Thanks in advance!
I'm based out of a high altitude field and routinely see well above 3000' DA. I was always taught to lean to max RPM at full power in trikes on high/hot days like that. My RV-8 begins to take flight, tail first, well before full power. So how would you recommend leaning to ensure full power at takeoff? Is leaning at run-up RPM (1800) sufficient? Should I just bump it up to the highest safe RPM and do it there?
Thanks in advance!