Return-Path: Sender: (Marvin Kaye) To: lml Date: Thu, 04 Jul 2002 09:51:16 -0400 Message-ID: X-Original-Return-Path: Received: from pop3.olsusa.com ([63.150.212.2] verified) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 4.0b4) with ESMTP id 1601342 for lml@lancaironline.net; Thu, 04 Jul 2002 08:51:53 -0400 Received: from smtp-server1.tampabay.rr.com ([65.32.1.34]) by pop3.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.5.3 release 223 ID# 0-71866U8000L800S0V35) with ESMTP id com for ; Thu, 4 Jul 2002 08:45:42 -0400 Received: from Charlie (8.57.26.24.cfl.rr.com [24.26.57.8]) by smtp-server1.tampabay.rr.com (8.12.2/8.12.2) with SMTP id g64Cpqo0013073 for ; Thu, 4 Jul 2002 08:51:52 -0400 (EDT) X-Original-Message-ID: <003801c22359$6a1c5b60$0200a8c0@Charlie> From: "Charles Kohler" X-Original-To: "Lancair" Subject: DQ X-Original-Date: Thu, 4 Jul 2002 08:50:45 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 5.50.4807.1700 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V5.50.4807.1700 Hi All I managed to get a trip in yesterday. I went to Tennessee and did a certification for a EngineAir V-8 LIVP. Little over two hours each way from Daytona Beach. This completed the break-in on my new overhauled engine. I'm happy to say it is running beautifully. Temps and pressures all middle Green / dry as a bone & smooth as glass. Also, I am still operating without a physical therefore I'm having to find copilots that are not only willing been able to go with me for these flights. I expect to get it back within the month. Additionally, the weather here has been influenced by tropical humidity which means thunderstorms clouds etc. etc. we have had over two weeks of rain everyday. The priority has been to have the engine operated as per the overhaul manual "break-in" procedures. I say all this to say, the Prop testing has not been comprehensive. We flew the VFR yesterday (I am noncurrent) hence we only went to 16.5/17.5. Comparing my data with A/C scoop testing, I can tell you for certain that this prop is 2 KIAS better and 16,500 feet. The data was; 11/05/01 16500 feet 50 deg ROP(TIT2) 31.5"MP 2500 RPM 2600GW = 202 IAS (test for new air conditioning scoop) 07/03/02 16500 feet 50deg ROP (TIT2) 31.5"MP 2500 RPM 3000GW = 204IAS (254 T. A. S.) (Test for new MT Scimitar Prop) Let me hasten to add, it is my opinion that as the testing takes place at higher altitudes-- the additional blade area will result in increased airspeed. Several differences in this data are worth noting. We were heavy. The added gross weight/ coupled with the air mass which was very warm and humid resulting in a higher density altitude etc. etc.. I will give you more information as it becomes available. I expect my next long trip will be to Oshkosh. Charlie K.