Rain originates in Oregon as we convert the
Pacific Ocean to clouds for the rest of the Continental US. It was told to me
that it is a curse from the gods in Alaska for sending so many fishing boats
north. On very rare occasion when Californians behave themselves and the gods
feel merciful, they say an El Nino prayer, we the reluctantly send some south
to humble their northern migration patterns.
You can anticipate such a prayer to follow
the torturous Santa Ana katabatic chants of a few weeks ago. It is a vicious
cycle we have begun in earnest.
John Cox - Oregon
From: Lancair Mailing List [mailto:lml@lancaironline.net] On Behalf
Of David Lowry
Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2007
7:38 PM
To: lml@lancaironline.net
Subject: [LML] Re: Cowling Air
Intake Question
I once had the
engine stop on a C182 on climb out on a missed approach (nose up)
when we
entered a heavy squall. I think the water momentarily blocked the
I pushed the
nose down and it started right back up and we were
back on our
way. It was very brief, good thing I was IMC at the time.
Other than that
no problems with many hours in the rain. Rain
----- Original
Message -----
Sent: Saturday,
November 10, 2007 8:49 AM
Subject: [LML] Re:
Cowling Air Intake Question
Matt writes:
<<I have always been worried about flying 200 mph and it
starts raining and water gets into the air intake and into the carb and waa laa
- dead engine.>>
Matt, when it rains do you suffocate? No? Neither will your engine. There is
not enough water in even the heaviest rain to stop combustion. Some Reno racers inject water to suppress detonation.
Regards
Brent Regan