First flight for me anyhow not for the aircraft, Terry Lutz ( AKA;;  world renowned professional test pilot, flew in from France to do the First, First flight )
Temps went;;   coolant 221 F  max,  oil 210 F  max,  on full throttle clime out up to 2000 ft., powered back from 6300 rpm to 5000 rpm/135 mph indicated, push the nose over to level off, pulled power back to 4500 rpm  ( made no prop pitch changes at this time )   temps went down to;;   coolant 195 F,  oil 190 F,  this is without therm. & bypass blocked, also would like comments about sealing around sides of both radiators, we saw the extra fins there so we allowed air to pass through that area, may install a temp seal & recheck data points next flight. Then possibly install venting openings in bottom of cowl to let more airflow out quicker.   David  R. Cook  RV6A  Rotary.

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From: "Joseph Pirch" <pirch@sbcglobal.net>
To: hoursaway1@comcast.net, "rv man2010" <rv.man2010@hotmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 8:40:58 PM





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