XKV8R wrote:..... I usually operate my io-540 at wide open throttle max rpm and 55 percent power......
So this must be at some altitude, eh, otherwise WOT & max rpm would be way more than 55% ?
RPM vs. Fuel flow?
Thu Dec 16, 2010 10:56 am
Re: RPM vs. Fuel flow?
So this must be at some altitude, eh, otherwise WOT & max rpm would be way more than 55% ?
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Thu Dec 16, 2010 1:16 pm
Re: RPM vs. Fuel flow?
That's the other problem with many of these discussions of power settings....altitude will significantly alter the percent power developed.
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