Juergen,
I understand what you are going through. My Europa has been down for a year for
extensive modifications and putting it back in flying condition has been a
trial.
What engine and propeller are you using? Is your prop adjustable? what is the
static RPM and Manifold Pressure at full throttle?
I'm not sure what you mean by "suction tube." Can you go to the engine parts
manual
and get a name or part number?
Sounds like you are correct in not wanting to fly with the instructor until you
have the power issue corrected.
Blue skies & tailwinds,
Bob Borger
Europa XS Tri, Rotax 914, Airmaster C/S Prop.
Little Toot Sport Biplane, Lycoming Thunderbolt AEIO-320 EXP
3705 Lynchburg Dr.
Corinth, TX 76208-5331
Cel: 817-992-1117
rlborger@mac.com
On May 20, 2012, at 11:42 AM, europapa wrote:
Hello again,
after eight months of modifying my classic I am back in the air again.
My flight inspector said after he test flew the aircraft: "funny aircraft but be
careful with your payload, it is absolutely not overpowered!"
Well, I thought that impression you get when you are used to turboprops, like he
is.
But today it was me who made the same painful experience.
It is not so easy to realize the lack of with a CS prop but my europa now climbs
solo as before with passenger and it seams the have all shortened the runways.
After my last flight today I opened the cowling after half an hour on ground and
even the top of the carbs have been that hot you could not leave your hand on
them.
Now it is clear for me: I need a stopcock to use the hot water only when needed.
But I wonder if it is only the heat that is responsible for the lack of power
or also the longer suction tube ( don't know the right English term).
Has anybody made similar experiences.
Tomorrow I have my test flight with the flight instructor but I will not let him
in before I have got it fixed.
Thank you
Juergen
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