Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #4244
From: Ed Anderson <eanderson@carolina.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: DIE Summary
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2003 08:30:26 -0500
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Thanks Eric,  1% per 10 Degrees is what I recall.  But, can't remember if
thumb said F or C

Ed


Ed Anderson
RV-6A N494BW Rotary Powered
Matthews, NC
eanderson@carolina.rr.com
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SNIP

tells you how much power you loose for each 10F raise in intake temp,
> but I can't recall what it is.  So if the loss in power due to the
heated
> air is minor compared to the potential DIE power, the concept might be a
> winner.
>

Thumb says 1% for 10 degrees. 2% if it's a turbo.  I am not sure but  I
think thumb was refering to degrees Celcius.



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