David-aviator
Well Known Member
Not to upstage Rick Galati with his 0320 RV-6A and a time to climb to 8000' (http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=61723&page=5) I blasted off this morning with the Dynon timer running and 8 minutes and 8 seconds later leveled at 10 grand. Last year it took about 8 plus 20 seconds, the difference this year was no turns, it was straight out.
After take off, rpm was permitted to wind up to 2400 and then set pitch to maintain it. Initial IAS was 120 knots, at 10000' it was back to 95. WOT the whole way.
On the way up it was:
2:12 to 3000'
3:52 to 5000'
5:23 to 7000'
6:18 to 8000' (Rick 7:41)
8:08 to 10000'
Runway elevation 600' so it was a 9400' climb averaging 1165 fpm.
Max CHT 410F, OT 167F, leaned to 1300 EGT. OAT 68F at take off, 46F at 10000.
Estimated gross weight 1515 with 36.4 gallons of fuel on board, 33.7 gallons remaining after landing some 17 minutes later.
As per last year, I issue a challenge to anyone with a CS prop to do likewise just to compare numbers.
After take off, rpm was permitted to wind up to 2400 and then set pitch to maintain it. Initial IAS was 120 knots, at 10000' it was back to 95. WOT the whole way.
On the way up it was:
2:12 to 3000'
3:52 to 5000'
5:23 to 7000'
6:18 to 8000' (Rick 7:41)
8:08 to 10000'
Runway elevation 600' so it was a 9400' climb averaging 1165 fpm.
Max CHT 410F, OT 167F, leaned to 1300 EGT. OAT 68F at take off, 46F at 10000.
Estimated gross weight 1515 with 36.4 gallons of fuel on board, 33.7 gallons remaining after landing some 17 minutes later.
As per last year, I issue a challenge to anyone with a CS prop to do likewise just to compare numbers.
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