Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #38934
From: Al Gietzen <ALVentures@cox.net>
Subject: RE: [FlyRotary] Re: Tips on tuning
Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2007 16:41:07 -0800
To: 'Rotary motors in aircraft' <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>

On 8/3/07, Al Gietzen <ALVentures@cox.net> wrote:


Al,

I think Chris B. brought this up earlier today.  I didn't respond, but you mentioned it, so then couldn't resist the urge to comment.  To refresh everyone's memory, I have a 20B with a 76" 3-blade constant-speed M/T prop.  So, I can dial in the prop speed desired and the prop controller does the rest.  With it set to 2500 rpm, I'm seeing 7000 engine rpm on takeoff rolls.  (What a sweet sound!  It makes those Lycosaurus' sound like farm tractors.)  It will turn about 6700 - 6800 during static runups.  But this is a c/s prop, so your mileage may vary.

 

Mark S. 

What re-drive ratio do you have?  I have 2.17 : 1.  Are you running the 76” MT over 3200 rpm?

Al

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