REFLECTOR: speed

[Ann DaSilva]

I have the same engine prop config. as you. 180 hp and cato 3 blade. My eng.
Prop performance is the same as yours. 2250 at TO and 2550 max. this is a
fixed gear standard. 2400 cruise gives me 150 to 152 k indicated. With 2 150
lbs. people on board.
My elevator and canard are very close to even at cruise. I have the standard
wheel pants on the mains only, no pants on the nose. Removing the pants
reduces my A/S by 6 to 8 knots. I believe my canard incidence is set @ 2
deg.  Hope this helps.
    SAM

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 Subject: REFLECTOR: speed

I have been going over my VEL to try and pick up some more cruise speed. I
have cleaned up the cowl and I am putting on wheel pants. I have never been
happy with the performance of 44Q. I have a IO-360, 180 HP, with a Catto
three blade prop. My static is not what I would like, 2250 at takeoff power
and the best I can get a WOT is about 2550. At one time I flew with a two
blade Catto and got better static but lost it in cruise. I sent my prop back
to Catto and he removed some of the pitch but I have not seen much
difference. One thing I have noticed is that when I am flying solo and the
aircraft is trimmed for level flight, my elevator is down about 3/4". That
must be causing drag but I don't know what to do to correct. Any
suggestions?

Lou Stedman
Velocity N7044Q
Olean, NY
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