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1. 07:02 PM - Re: Low Fuel Warning (Lloyd & Lorrie Cudnohufsky)
2. 07:27 PM - Re: Low Fuel Warning (Roger Lee)
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| Subject: | Low Fuel Warning |
Guys,
Been a few weeks since I updated on the low fuel warning concern I had, you
guys were spot on, an air bubble in the header tank, I lifted the tail in
the hanger and with a little work was able to relieve it. Weather has not
been the best since my last flight attempt until today, managed to get about
1.5 hrs in the air and actually settle myself down and do some observations.
Running an IVO IFA, at min pitch full throttle climb out was 5800 rpm, 65
mph and 1200 fpm climb, I think the lower end of the prop is set pretty
close. Did not do any work around cruise today, throttled back to 5K and
stayed local saw 1400 EGT, 180 degrees Oil Temp, 50 psi oil pressure and 150
cht. 35 degrees OAT. I think I will need to install a manifold pressure
gauge to properly set the prop for cruise, love to hear your experiences
around using a manifold pressure gauge and what gauge you are running. 2
landings today. 1st landing 1 notch flaps, allot of down nose pitch, could
use more trim (my own design, will need to adjust) in this configuration.
Landing was OK, nothing to brag about, 2nd landing no flaps, 3 pt perfect, I
called it a day.
Thanks all for the help on the low fuel warning!!
Lloyd Cudnohufsky
Northern Mi.
KF 5 912ul IVO IFA
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Guy Buchanan
Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 7:58 PM
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Low Fuel Warning
On 2/6/2012 4:10 PM, Lloyd & Lorrie Cudnohufsky wrote:
Any thoughts, appreciated.
Oh, and by the way. Love your plane. Looks great and it looks like you did a
meticulous job on it.
Guy Buchanan
Ramona, CA
Kitfox IV-1200 / 912-S / Warp 3cs / 500 hrs. and grounded
Now a glider pilot, too.
Do not archive.
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| Subject: | Re: Low Fuel Warning |
Hi Lloyd,
You don't need that gauge. You have a 912UL so just set the prop to get between
5500-5600 rpm WOT flat and level at your average cruise altitude.
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Roger Lee
Tucson, Az.
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Rotax Repair Center - Heavy Maint. Rated
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