X-Virus-Scanned: clean according to Sophos on Logan.com X-SpamCatcher-Score: 1 [X] Return-Path: Received: from imf18aec.mail.bellsouth.net ([205.152.59.66] verified) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 5.1.6) with ESMTP id 1829950 for flyrotary@lancaironline.net; Sun, 11 Feb 2007 06:14:49 -0500 Received-SPF: pass receiver=logan.com; client-ip=205.152.59.66; envelope-from=atlasyts@bellsouth.net Received: from ibm59aec.bellsouth.net ([65.11.186.173]) by imf18aec.mail.bellsouth.net with ESMTP id <20070211111347.IBYO20547.imf18aec.mail.bellsouth.net@ibm59aec.bellsouth.net> for ; Sun, 11 Feb 2007 06:13:47 -0500 Received: from [192.168.0.151] (really [65.11.186.173]) by ibm59aec.bellsouth.net with ESMTP id <20070211111347.GAYZ29904.ibm59aec.bellsouth.net@[192.168.0.151]> for ; Sun, 11 Feb 2007 06:13:47 -0500 Mime-Version: 1.0 (Apple Message framework v752.2) In-Reply-To: References: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; delsp=yes; format=flowed Message-Id: <61EB3BAF-B766-4990-9AAA-DAED947C3581@bellsouth.net> Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit From: Bulent Aliev Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: U flight Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2007 06:13:44 -0500 To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.752.2) On Feb 10, 2007, at 11:13 PM, George Lendich wrote: > >> >> 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 rpm 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 > > > Buly, > I believe all the endhousings will fit your bellhousing - it's just > got an extra bolt hole at the top. I think that was to take the > additional load of the 20B. > BTW very nice set-up! > George ( down under) George, there is a machined surface to accept the 20B starter that's not found on other housings. Buly