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Well, as a begginer, the concept of static RPM is new to me. However, I can say that for sure, without any doubt whatsoever, my engine was not producing full power. Eliacim Quoting "Wood, Percy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any > advice in this forum.]---- > > > Jason, > As a General Rule, all aviation measures are taken against a "Standard > Day." FAR part 1 should have the definition, but if yours does not: > * Humidity = 50% > * Altitude = Mean Sea Level > * Altimeter setting = 29.92 > * Temperature = 59 degrees F. > * Winds = none. > I can see where air density could change static RPM, perhaps adjusting > it to in or out of limits. Whether this is Eliacim's case, I don't > know. > Percy > > ________________________________ > > From: Jason J Ellingson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2006 11:13 AM > To: 'Ctech' > Subject: RE: [COUPERS-TECH] Short on power > > > ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following > any advice in this forum.]---- > > > I haven't looked it up, but would wonder if these limits are valid for > "standard" conditions of if the range given is to help take into account > for this? > > - Jason > > ________________________________ > > From: Ed Burkhead [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2006 11:35 AM > To: 'heavensounds'; Ctech > Subject: RE: [COUPERS-TECH] Short on power > > > ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following > any advice in this forum.]---- > > > > > > Eliacim, > > > > Couple of considerations: > > > > 1. Static rpm is what you get on the ground with full power in a > zero wind condition. (On a windy day, I've approximated no-wind > condition by turning the propeller plane sideways to the wind. It's not > exactly the same as no-wind conditions but it's much closer than having > your nose into the wind. Don't overheat the engine.) > > > ============================================================================== > To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm > > > -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. ============================================================================== To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm
