REFLECTOR: speed

[Lou Stedman]

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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