> We don't run the Skydrive water manifold heater kit, what are the feelings
> in the community about it ?
but he was pretty sure it was carb ice,
Think you answered your own question. Can you really run the risk of carb
icing for the sake of 200. Not a lot to pay for peace of mind.
I am considering the ST option (electrically heated) as these are easier to
retrofit (see latest PFA magazine) . To be fair we have never experienced
what could be described as carb icing (2 years flying) but it dosent mean
there wont be a first time.
Carl
G-LABS (classic Europa)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tony Bale" <tony.bale@virgin.net>
Subject: Europa-List: G-CCUL Flight Test Latest
>
> Well folks, the last flight was completed by the test pilot yesterday with
> the 2 hour endurance and 8 circuits to get the landings in.
> The test pilot advised us of a bit of rough running halfway through the
> flight, but he was pretty sure it was carb ice, conditions were perfect
> for it in our neck of the woods.
>
> This brought the total flying time to about 5 1/4 hours all in.
>
> We are looking forward to receiving the lengthy report Paul is putting
> together with all the graphs and calcs to prove she pretty much does as
> she should, now it's down to the PFA for the permit issue.
>
> We don't run the Skydrive water manifold heater kit, what are the feelings
> in the community about it ?
>
> All the best
>
> Tony.
>
>
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