Hi Mark
Thanks for the info.
>Incidentally, I am sure that the CSC-1/G would drive the airmaster hub
quite happily but I don't think anyone has actually done that.<
The only reason for me to do that is if I was to benefit from extra
features. I already have constant speed control and the RPM display,
manifold pressure display and engine hours display are provided care of
my engine monitor. Prop pitch is fairly academic as I don't have the
PV50 and the Airmaster provides feathering as standard.
>The ergonomics of the unit are such that you can switch modes and
adjust the RPM without looking at the display <
Same as the Airmaster.
>One nice extra that the CSC-1 gives you is that it detects when you
shut the throttle (in cruise mode) and it inhibits the pitch from being
reduced so that when you open the throttle again, the pitch hardly
changes. So when you descend into the circuit it doesn't wind the prop
back to fully fine during the descent. Not a major feature but a nice
touch, nonetheless.<
This is an interesting idea but as I usually do cruise descents with
increased speed and partial power there is not much pitch change anyway.
On longer trips I am often cruising at around FL60 and in smooth
conditions I usually set about 15" manifold and increase the speed to
Vno for the descent. This gives about 500fpm ROD providing a high speed
descent for about the last 20 miles of the flight. If I wanted to
positively hold the pitch angle with the Airmaster it is possible to
select manual but this hardly seems worthwhile.
I am very please you have come up with another very good product. The CS
function reduces a lot of unnecessary workload with a VP prop. This has
got to be good for flight safety for those with VP props who would
otherwise have no access to the CS function.
Regards
Nigel Charles
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