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Re: Europa-List: Question for 914 users

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Question for 914 users
From: Gilles Thesee <Gilles.Thesee@acgrenoble.fr>
Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:50:48

Gilles Thesee a crit :
> <Gilles.Thesee@ac-grenoble.fr>
>
> Kingsley Hurst a crit :
>> <kingsnjan@westnet.com.au>
>>
>> At what stage during the takeoff roll do you see full boost please?
>>
>> Another way of putting it ....... How long after the throttle is at 
>> 115% do you see full boost?
>>
>>   
>
> Hi Kingsley,
>
> I'd say about 2 to 3 seconds. We do not bang the throttle, but rather 
> advance it steadily in 2 seconds.
> Takeoff takes place in about 10 seconds.
>

Kingsley,
Update on this subject : flew 2h45 yesterday. Timed the boost gauge : no 
lag whatsoever, the MP reaches the red line at the same time the 
throttle lever reaches the stop.
During that time the airplane runs about 30-50 ft.

FWIW,
Best regards,
-- 
Gilles
http://contrails.free.fr



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