Return-Path: Sender: (Marvin Kaye) To: lml@lancaironline.net Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 17:18:22 -0400 Message-ID: X-Original-Return-Path: Received: from lora.pns.networktel.net ([216.83.236.238] verified) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 4.2) with ESMTP-TLS id 376734 for lml@lancaironline.net; Tue, 24 Aug 2004 15:46:05 -0400 Received-SPF: none receiver=logan.com; client-ip=216.83.236.238; envelope-from=walter@advancedpilot.com Received: from [10.0.1.3] (216-107-97-170.wan.networktel.net [216.107.97.170]) by lora.pns.networktel.net (8.12.11/8.12.11) with ESMTP id i7OJjF62046939 for ; Tue, 24 Aug 2004 19:45:26 GMT (envelope-from walter@advancedpilot.com) User-Agent: Microsoft-Entourage/10.1.1.2418 X-Original-Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 14:41:12 -0500 Subject: Re: [LML] Re: ES What are the Real Numbers? From: Walter Atkinson X-Original-To: Lancair Mailing List X-Original-Message-ID: In-Reply-To: Mime-version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit X-AntiVirus: checked by Vexira Milter 1.0.6; VAE 6.27.0.6; VDF 6.27.0.26 Ed: > I use somewhat similar settings. I have found for my engine prop setup (same > as yours) that 29" and 2450 RPM work well for a smooth running engine. I allow > the turbo's to operate up to but never over 1600 TIT, and use fuel to keep > them there. I see 20-21 gallons dependent upon the temperature. I am somewhat surprised by that choice on your part. Why not 32"MP and 17gph, LOP and run cooler at the same TAS? Sheesh, that's 3-4 gph less. That's an extra hour of fuel. Why the 1600 TIT limit? As you know, it's 1650dF. Walter Atkinson Advanced Pilot Seminars