Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #7856
From: John Slade <sladerj@bellsouth.net>
Subject: RE: [FlyRotary] Re: surging
Date: Thu, 6 May 2004 14:42:06 -0400
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Turbo Rotary Cozy IV N96PM flew again this morning.
I think this is a first! Nothing went wrong, and I didn't break anything.
:D

I flew for about 0.8hrs. Ambient was about 75. Coolant and oil never went
above 180, and were down to 140 during decent, so cooling just doesn't seem
to be a problem.

A write up (with pictures this time) is at
http://canardaviation.com/cozy/chap29.htm#flight5
for your enjoyment.

I still have a rich mixture problem. Its starting much easier now, and
running smooth, but still way too rich. Today I had the mixture knob against
the stop (lean) for the entire flight. Once I tried richening it a touch,
and the engine faultered immediately. The mode 3 (on the ground) adjustments
dont seem to make any difference. I wonder if I need smaller injectors or
lower fuel pressure (currently running about 45psi).

Thoughts anyone?
John Slade

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