-------------- Original message from Bulent Aliev <atlasyts@bellsouth.net>: --------------


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> This morning I launched my CZ for a 90 miles each way breakfast
> flight from Fort Lauderdale Exec to Fort Pierce. Climbed to 6K feet
> and leveled off on course. On climb my water temps went to 210 but
> later in level flight came down to 160 water and 137 oil. Looks like
> my oil thermostat does not work, and I may need a cowl flap on the
> cooling intake? The EGT was 1800, so I run rich and used lots of
> fuel. Was at my destination after 37 minutes. We used to fly one hour
> on a rented C-172. Had breakfast at the Tiki Bar and in another 35
> minutes I was back at FXE. Later on the way back got brave and
> leaned a lot. it made big difference in the fuel burn. I was flying
> at 150K average and 5200 rp m MP 24". My both landings were cross wind
> and I did fine, considering that was only 4th or 5th landing on my
> own. Liking the plane and the engine more and more and I feel more
> relaxed. On return I took the cowling off and everything was just the
> same as before the trip for a change :).
> The annoying things:
> The radio is as noisy as ever. Even the hand held was affected. This
> evening Installed a large capacitor on the alternator and hope that
> fixes it?
> My EM2 red light blinks all the time, even if there is nothing on the
> screen that flashes? I wander if it is the fuel computer that shows
> zero fuel remaining??
> I never bothered to set it to full.
> Looks like I'm seeing some light at the end of this long tunnel? PP
> engine is next on my list (after the data logger) and I have started
> collecting the parts for it. Looking for a rear 20B or Cosmo 13B side > housing to fit my bellhousing and starter.
> That's all i can remember without a data logger :)
> Buly