Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #32080
From: Joe Hull <joeh@pilgrimtech.com>
Subject: RE: [FlyRotary] Re: ***SPAM*** [FlyRotary] Prop design speed
Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2006 21:44:51 -0700
To: 'Rotary motors in aircraft' <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
> I have a ground adjustable IVO prop on mine, and at 4400 RPM static, it
> feel like a sled on the runway and in the air.  Push that up to 5300-5600
> and the difference is amazing. It may just be that you are over propped >
> and aren't developing full power from the engine.

That's what I hope to find out. Last week I climbed to 8000ft then put it
into a shallow dive so I could get the RPM up to 5,800RPM. But once I
leveled out it couldn't maintain that. So, the balance isn't in favor of the
engine - yet.

Joe Hull
Cozy Mk-IV #991 (In Phase1 Flight Test - 23.8 hrs flown)
Redmond (Seattle), Washington

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