REFLECTOR: Static RPM Question

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Thanks for reminding me Doug, 



I automatically lean for takeoff out of habit. I forgot some flatlanders (no offense) don't have to do this. 

Make sure you lean properly for takeoff at higher density altitudes (your engine manufacturer will have recomendations). It can mean a BIG difference in power. In some cases I have heard aircraft that takeoff without leaning actually lose RPM right after they lift off due to the cylinders slowly loading up with fuel. 



Kurt 


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I was in Laramie last week, field elevation around 7300 feet. I was surprised how sluggish the plane was moving on the take-off roll. I pulled the mixture out a little and got about 2200 RPMs during the roll. Two blade fixed pitch cruise prop and a non-turbo'd 195 hp engine.?
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> I'm planning a trip to WY next month and was wondering if the static rpm > changes at higher altitudes.?
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