Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "Jack Phillips"
Trying to decide if I should install my mixture control or just wire itrich.What are your experiences?Douwe________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
What carburetor? With a Marvel-Schebler I would use the mixture control.On the Stromberg on my Pietenpol, I've wired it full rich.Jack PhillipsNX899JPRaleigh, NC _____

Original Posted By: Ryan Mueller
Sounds like a good idea, Kevin. And the donuts don't weigh much or take up muchspace, so you could keep a couple of spares in the plane with you in case thatyou ever find yourself needing to make repairs on the field again.--------Billy McCaskillUrbana, ILtail section almost done, starting on ribs soonRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2010 15:26:16 -0500Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: should I install mixture control?

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Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
As I said, my Stromberg has the mixture wired full rich, but there are timeseven flying 500' AGL that I wish I had the ability to lean the mixture.Flying from North Carolina to Brodhead I've got to get it to 4500' to stayat least 500' AGL when crossing over the ridge that separates Virginia fromWest Virginia, and the loss in power at that altitude is noticeable. I'vebeen in downdrafts in that area where I was climbing at full throttle andlosing 500 feet per minute. What I'd give for an extra 50 RPM then!Jack PhillipsNX899JPRaleigh, NC _____

Original Posted By: Michael Perez
For sure use the mixture control. The O-200 will have some flavor of MA-3 on itand what Jack said as well as it will stop on a hot day when you want to shutdown. Also if you suspect an oil fouled plug on a mag check a lean mixture fora few seconds will help dry it off.--------Jerry Dotson59 Daniel Johnson RdBaker, FL 32531Started building NX510JD July, 2009Ribs and tailfeathers doneusing Lycoming O-235Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2010 15:59:42 -0700 (PDT)

Original Posted By: "Jerry Dotson"
> To: pietenpol-list(at)matronics.com> > > > > Cant say I buy Dan's argument that a small pattern is preferred over the 3/4 mile big fat pattern hold much creditability in my mind. Either you trust your engines reliability and performance or you don't fly.> > > There are those who have and those who will. I have had two engine outs and made it to a runway in both instances. Using your logic=2C I would no longer fly.> > > > Flying a close in pattern because you may have an engine out is no different than the same concern for an engine out on departure or in route> > > Maybe it was just my training=2C but I was taught to fly =9Cfield to field=9D when away from the airport and my instructor even pulled power on me occasionally to see if I had a field picked out and to see if I could make it.> > > > Again just opinions=2C it may be something worthy of publication in the news letter prior to the gathering=2C no big shakes just a reminder to the community for the safety and sake of all in attendance.> > > That is an excellent recommendation. I don=99t wish to get hurt and I=99d have a tough time living with myself if I caused major injury to someone else=2C so I don=99t mind reviewing procedures =93 I just get nervous when people bring up acting like the police.> > > > > Read this topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 549#307549> > > > > > > ============================================> > > ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: should I install mixture control?