Congratulations! Welcome to the club.
Tracy, send him his button.
From: Chris and Terria <candtmallory@embarqmail.com>
Subject: [FlyRotary] First FLight!
To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Date: Monday, August 30, 2010, 6:14 PM
N492CM flew for the first time Sunday morning. It was a short flight (.2)—just enough time for one pattern.
The engine was super smooth, and seemed to have lots of power, although I never really did look much at the dynamic RPM that I reached. I was busy paying attention to the coolant temperature. The oil temp stayed below 200 the entire flight. But I took off with water temp at 185, then with full power and the climb to only 2000, the temp rose to about 230. I pulled the power back, and basically glided around the pattern for a full stop. As soon as I pulled the power and dropped the nose, the temp started back down. When I landed, it was back to 195. Taxied back uneventful.
I have the small (facial area) thick radiator from Ed Klepeis (see the pic below). Is anyone else using this one? How have your temps been? I would like info and pictures on your setup to see if there is some tweaking I can do to mine.
Specifics on the motor:
Renesis (rebuilt by Bruce)
RD1-C
Catto 76-88
EM-2
EC-2
Special thanks to Tracy for the many phone calls and extra help. There is no substitute for a great builder assist hotline!
Chris Mallory
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