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:
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> 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
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> -----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
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> Jonathan,
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> I totally agree with all you say.
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> At 1,100 hours and 100 hours after changing my engine to the 912S, I fitted
> the Airmaster propeller.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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
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>> On 13 Oct 2015, at 20:19, jonathanmilbank <jdmilbank@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
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>> 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.
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>> 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.
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>> 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.
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>> 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.
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>> Read this topic online here:
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>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=447899#447899
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