Hangar Flying

Sorry...must of forgot this part of my basic training... where would I find the operating limitations and what do they look like?

Thanks,

Dave

sounds good.

Dave

I appreciate the consideration... I don't plan on turning the engine off....
and I willing to take some risk in this case.

Dave

thank you Joe,

I will look for some kind of container to use your alcohol test.  Sounds fascinating.  What brands of fuel have you found in the past that to use alcohol?  What brands have you found to be reliable in not using alcohol?

Mounting an oxygen bottle will be a good test for me.  I'd like to see a few other people's setups to see how you done it.

Thank you for the information.

Dave

"AUTO FUEL. The use of Auto fuel reduces my operating cost by about $1 / gallon. On average, about 75% of the fuel I burn is auto fuel. This percentage is based on auto fuel availability. i.e. when I'm on a trip, I burn 100LL simply because thats whats at the pump. At home, its 100% auto fuel. "

 I have read that auto fuel and our glass birds are a bad combination...something about certain additives reacting with the composite... I''ve wondered if this is bull as I met Fergus Fay in Roseburg who built and still fly's one of he 1st Vari-Ez's and always run auto gas....

The 0-320 / 160 hp is not certified for auto fuel if my memory is right...the 150 hp is right...

Thoughts?


"LEAN LEAN LEAN. I have 8.5 / 1 pistons, so I generally operate as lean as I can (with the exception of high power modes, like takeoff). "

Can you help my understand how compression relates to Leaning...thx

Dave

No time to track it yet...maybe this coming week...thanks,

Dave

Pulled from the site....dk

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The Basics:
-Construction completed in December 1984, Airworthiness Certificate awarded 1985.
-Built by Mr. Leighton B. Herron in Mojave, CA
     -Previously, he had:
             -Built the first licensed Vari Eze, N1WX in 1977.
             -Built the first licensed Quickie, N2WX, which was on display in EAA museum
             -Built a Delta Dyke, Rebuilt a Waco, a 1929 Kitty Hawk B-4, and a Champion 7-FC
                  --bottom line....the aircraft is well-built by a gentleman who knew what he was doing.

The Aircraft:
-Currently owned by 2 military pilots; we've been gone off & on for the past 2 years due to mobilization, and are currently putting the aircraft together after it was in storage...please be patient for updates to information on this page, as we are trying to be as accurate as possible with information. Both pilots are approximately 5'10-5'11"...the adjustable rudder pedals are currently fully extended.
-Authorized for instrument and aerobatic flight per Airworthiness Certificate issued by FAA. Note: neither of the current owners advocate or endorse aerobatics in this aircraft...it's your decision on your own. 2006 Conditional Innspection is complete, aircraft flies great!
-Aircraft Total Time ~580; Engine Time Since Major Overhaul ~540; Engine Time in Service ~2600. Brand-new Top End by Superior as part of the conditional that is just completed. What this means: brand-new cylinders, pistons, rings, valves, rods, everything except the crankshaft and case. Basically, all the items that wear out (rings, valves, cylinders & pistons) is brand-new, meaning a long service life to go.
-Maintained by a couple of well-experienced IA designated A&P mechanics.
-About 5-6 gallons per hour fuel flow.
-Standard fuel tanks, 26 gallons per side, standard fuel selector between pilot's legs
-915.5 pounds empty weight from weight & balance performed 2003 (last one...aircraft has been in storage)
-No-drag tiedown system; no-drag flush pilot entry step
-Fresh-air NACA vent for pilot, 2 fresh air vents for copilot
-Tempurfoam seats front and back
-Plexiglass lower viewing windows in wing strakes for rear seat passenger.
-Wood stick grips, push-to-talk for radio and voice-activated intercom.
-Tinted canopy with an air strut to hold it open instead of the folding hinge per the plans
-Wright electric nose wheel lift
-B&T cruise prop with aluminum spinner; generally get off the deck well within 1000' loaded with 2 passengers and bags
-Large tires, large wheel pants
-NACA engine inlet instead of male scoop.
-Dual exhaust, 2 ports into one pipe.