Re: [Flying] Best Glide

[R.C.Harrison <ptag.dev@ukonline.co.uk>]

Hi! Jerry
Item 3 depends on how quickly the pitch change motor works ?
Regards
Bob H  G-PTAG  Europa MKI/Jabiru 3300/ MT CS Prop.

-----Original Message-----
From: forum-owner@europaclub.org.uk
Subject: Re:  [Flying] Best Glide


When we originally started selling the Arplast VP prop we agreed with the
PFA that.
1) with the prop set fine the engine should not exceed max rpm in the
initial part of the climb (without pilot input).
2) with the prop set course the aircraft must be able to make a go around
and establish a climb from a normal approach condition.
3) the engine should not overspeed in a Vne decent with throttle at idle and
prop set course. (although this condition does not appear critical on the
Rotax with gear reduction)

I will be seeking a clarification on the fine limit now that I am using a
constant speed controller but I assume the fine limit can be finer as the
controller ensures max rpm is not exceeded without pilot input.

During testing on my own aircraft I found the course limit to give a safe go
around was far courser than I needed for normal fast cruise.

Jerry