pkoszegiMarch 6, 2012, 4:14pm
We had two nice days here in Hungary. Sunday morning I did my first takeoffs with the re-built landing gear. I put some more pressure into the tires and yes , its less roll on the ground before takeoff.
Than celebrated the day with bbq with some friends at the airfield. I took some kids flying first time with the ICP Bingo, than to immerse totally in pleasure I did some landings and takeoffs with the Himax. Its really pleasure to fly this aircraft, I was a bit worried about the engine but no surprise so far, max rpm during takeoff goes only till 4700 so probably I will reduce 1-2 degree on pitch. This will increase the cruise RPM from the present 3600 to 3800 but probably better climb performance could be achieved. I have no clue about consumption yet but its probably less than 2.5 gal /h. EGT is fixed well below the max, but cyl head in full power goes to the max which I try to fix by reducing prop pitch. During cruise is absolutely perfect.
Yesterday I did some 50 min in the air and I enjoy this little wonder the more I fly with it. I feel like a spoiled kid, with these planes. I am really thankful for you guys here in this forum for helping me with advices and I am happy if I could contribute with my experience.
Takeoff:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v.....x=2&feature=plcp
Landing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v.....x=1&feature=plcp
Than celebrated the day with bbq with some friends at the airfield. I took some kids flying first time with the ICP Bingo, than to immerse totally in pleasure I did some landings and takeoffs with the Himax. Its really pleasure to fly this aircraft, I was a bit worried about the engine but no surprise so far, max rpm during takeoff goes only till 4700 so probably I will reduce 1-2 degree on pitch. This will increase the cruise RPM from the present 3600 to 3800 but probably better climb performance could be achieved. I have no clue about consumption yet but its probably less than 2.5 gal /h. EGT is fixed well below the max, but cyl head in full power goes to the max which I try to fix by reducing prop pitch. During cruise is absolutely perfect.
Yesterday I did some 50 min in the air and I enjoy this little wonder the more I fly with it. I feel like a spoiled kid, with these planes. I am really thankful for you guys here in this forum for helping me with advices and I am happy if I could contribute with my experience.
Takeoff:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v.....x=2&feature=plcp
Landing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v.....x=1&feature=plcp