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Re: Which Propeller?

The Prince comes up fairly often. What makes it better? Can anyone post the head-to-head numbers from the same airplane for the same loading and conditions? Has Sonex tested it? What is their input? I don't think Sonex cares what brand people use but they probably want the best performance for thei...
by mike.smith
Mon May 23, 2022 8:25 pm
 
Forum: Propellers
Topic: Which Propeller?
Replies: 19
Views: 15520

Re: Which Propeller?

I originally had the ground adjustable Sensenich, and was extremely disappointed with its performance and it's poor use of extremely strippable hex bolts. I had a fixed pitch Sensenich (the one recommended by Sonex), but was disappointed by that one as well (better than the adjustable pitch, though)...
by mike.smith
Sat May 21, 2022 10:42 pm
 
Forum: Propellers
Topic: Which Propeller?
Replies: 19
Views: 15520

Re: Handful of crosswind

I had a prop strike years ago on Nantucket Island, a towered airport, while taxiing to parking. Even though it's not a reportable incident, I had to talk to the people in the tower and fill out paperwork. I got a letter from the FAA that they were investigating and wanted to talk to me. I had to go ...
by mike.smith
Thu May 12, 2022 7:09 pm
 
Forum: Safety and Training
Topic: Handful of crosswind
Replies: 7
Views: 3468

Re: Breakers in place of fuses

I've only had 1 trip in all the time I've had them. The EIFS switch tripped because of a short. So it did it's job. With all electrical systems being witchcraft and voodoo to me, that's all I know :-)
by mike.smith
Sun May 08, 2022 9:03 am
 
Forum: Electrical System
Topic: Breakers in place of fuses
Replies: 3
Views: 2766

Re: Breakers in place of fuses

I use these, of whichever amps I need:

https://www.newark.com/te-connectivity- ... dp/08H0787
by mike.smith
Fri May 06, 2022 10:09 pm
 
Forum: Electrical System
Topic: Breakers in place of fuses
Replies: 3
Views: 2766

Re: RIP N132EA

Makes one want to cry! What a shame.
by mike.smith
Fri May 06, 2022 10:05 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP N132EA
Replies: 5
Views: 2695

Re: AirVenture 2022 Thread

I'll be there (21 years in a row), but sans Sonex, this time. I plan to help, just not sure when, yet. BTW, when the Sonex booth got relocated, the Sonex parking area kind of went away, other than some of us parking where we "usually" parked. Anyone know if there will be a designated Sonex...
by mike.smith
Wed May 04, 2022 7:30 pm
 
Forum: Fly-Ins
Topic: AirVenture 2022 Thread
Replies: 20
Views: 12417

Re: Fuel in the cockpit

Glad you landed uneventfully! I have an aluminum drain line from my catch pan, that exits out the bottom of the cowl. This also serves to drain water that gets into that pan. Even with a cover, rain sometimes goes where it wants to go! You can start at this log entry to see what I did: http://www.my...
by mike.smith
Wed May 04, 2022 7:27 pm
 
Forum: Safety and Training
Topic: Fuel in the cockpit
Replies: 5
Views: 2253

Re: Aerobatics Video

To do a "correct" competition loop you need to start from level. For the AeroVee I tend to fly 140 kts (160 mph), and pull to level briefly before pulling into the loop. That pull to level bleeds off a little speed. Without a constant speed prop you need to manage your RPMs. I'll overspeed...
by mike.smith
Sun May 01, 2022 8:34 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Aerobatics Video
Replies: 4
Views: 1291

Re: Aerobatics Video

Fun to watch the G's and other numbers! Glad for the 6G airframe! (Note that I fly in Kts.) For anyone looking at the Oil Temp, it's actually 100 deg higher that you see. We've never been able to get the MGL data for OT to read properly.
by mike.smith
Sat Apr 30, 2022 9:53 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Aerobatics Video
Replies: 4
Views: 1291
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