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RE: Europa-List: Re: Course pitch stop setting Airmaster AP332 for high

Subject: RE: Europa-List: Re: Course pitch stop setting Airmaster AP332 for high
From: Ian Cook <iancook1@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2015 22:15:01

Thanks Dave I will contact Martin.

Regards

Ian

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of David Watts
Sent: 13 October 2015 22:03
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Course pitch stop setting Airmaster AP332 for
high altitude


Ian,

You need the connector lead from Airmaster and a Serial connection lead for
your computer.

You then need to download the software from the Airmaster website which
comes with all the instructions regarding what to do.

Dave Watts

> On 13 Oct 2015, at 21:27, Ian Cook <iancook_1@hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> Dave,
>        Have you got any details of how to connect and set up the 4700 
> using the computer? I would love to do this on my MG as the VNE is 
> only 126kts with the motor glider wings fitted.
> 
> Ian Cook
> G-CBHI
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of David 
> Watts
> Sent: 13 October 2015 21:15
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Course pitch stop setting Airmaster 
> AP332 for high altitude
> 
> 
> Jonathan,
> 
> I totally agree with all you say.
> 
> At 1,100 hours and 100 hours after changing my engine to the 912S, I 
> fitted the Airmaster propeller.
> 
> I immediately set the cruise pitch to 4700rpm through a connection 
> with my computer and I have now done 1,100 hours with this setup and I 
> am completely happy with it.
> 
> I usually cruise at between 24 and 25 inches manifold pressure which 
> gives a lovely smooth and quiet performance and opening up to 26 
> inches gives me 140 knots cruise.
> 
> I have tested it fully loaded and found that I can leave it in cruise 
> setting and climb at just over 500 fpm after take off, fully 
> satisfying any LAA requirements.
> 
> Dave Watts
> G-BXDY Classic Monowheel 2,200 hours
> 
>> On 13 Oct 2015, at 20:19, jonathanmilbank <jdmilbank@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
>> 
>> --> <jdmilbank@yahoo.co.uk>
>> 
>> My Airmaster gives 5000 rpm when set to Auto and Cruise. I've been 
>> using
> this excellent propeller hub for over 15 years and had it first 
> inspected, then modified for the wider blades after fitting a 100hp 
> engine. I've never seen anything written which states that you can't 
> set the coarse pitch stop for less than 5000 in manual cruise.
>> 
>> My Rotax 912ULS isn't fitted with a turbo and therefore can't be
> "over-boosted" no matter how low the rpm. The only sensible constraint 
> I was given about setting the coarse stop, was to ensure that if stuck 
> at the coarse limit for some reason, then in the event of having to go 
> around late on final approach, the aircraft should still be able to 
> climb safely at low rpm with full throttle, flaps down and heavily 
> laden. This is easily done at low airfield elevations, with the coarse 
> pitch stop set to allow 4700 rpm in my normal 115 - 120 kt cruise.
>> 
>> I can't see the point of being allowed to cruise fast using lots of 
>> power
> while not being allowed to enjoy the benefit of a quieter engine 
> running at lower, quieter rpm. It doesn't make sense when considering 
> that this touring aircraft should be set up to benefit from quieter 
> engine operations to afford the occupants a more restful flight and 
> also safer due to reduced noise distraction.
>> 
>> For many years I have cruised far and wide at around 120 knots with 
>> the
> rpm set manually to around 4700 with no ill effects. The reduction in 
> noise generated by taking the rpm 300 lower is very agreeable.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Read this topic online here:
>> 
>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=447899#447899
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