Subject: [FlyRotary]
Re: It's a Start!
Making noise for the
first time is a wonderful feeling.
That fuel pressure sounds
a bit high. Should be closer to 40. Is it properly calibrated?
Calibrated?
No. That’s going to be one of my projects this week – figure
out how to calibrate all temp and pressure sensors. I know how to do the temp
sensors – any suggestions on pressure testing? Maybe something
connected to my air compressor – not sure the air compressor gauge is all
that accurate either.
I
bought some relatively inexpensive gauges from McMaster-Carr for calibration, pressure
for fuel and negative pressure (vacuum) for MP; and borrowed a hand-held infrared
temp gun to verify temps. Could not have calibrated without these.
Running without a prop is a bit risky –
overrev can happen suddenly.
Al