2010 RV12 Rotax 912
I have a friend with an RV12 and now that our summer weather amounts to 90 degree plus ambient temperatures he doesn’t fly and just goes home.
He has worked at getting the prop pitch optimized along with other fixes but is pretty much grounded when it’s hot out.
He said owners in other hot climates just limit there flying to early mornings.
Are there any good modifications that would allow operation on hot days?
Getting the coolant type and mix correct likely helps. I believe it is oil temps that cause his distress.
Can flying on hot days be done?
Thank You
I have a friend with an RV12 and now that our summer weather amounts to 90 degree plus ambient temperatures he doesn’t fly and just goes home.
He has worked at getting the prop pitch optimized along with other fixes but is pretty much grounded when it’s hot out.
He said owners in other hot climates just limit there flying to early mornings.
Are there any good modifications that would allow operation on hot days?
Getting the coolant type and mix correct likely helps. I believe it is oil temps that cause his distress.
Can flying on hot days be done?
Thank You