DZ flying time

[Tony Stillman]

Jim:

You don't have to change the rules to use the DA 50.  There are no engine
restriction rules for Pattern.......

----- Original Message -----
From: "JOddino" <JOddino at socal.rr.com>
To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2003 11:10 PM
Subject: Re: DZ flying time


> I believe I can fly for 30 minutes on my 24 oz. tank although I've never
> stayed up that long.  That is with a 22x10 prop that turns about 7200 at
> WOT.  Put those numbers in your static thrust calculator.
> Pattern needs to liberalize the rules so you can use engines like my DA
50.
> Just trying to stir up a little controversy.
> Jim
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ed Deaver" <divesplat1 at msn.com>
> To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
> Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2003 8:48 PM
> Subject: DZ flying time
>
>
> > Am looking for some ideas on fuel conservatism for the DZ.
> >
> > In the Oly Medal, 24oz Dubro tank with YS foam clunk, needle at 1.25
> turns,
> > Prop APC 16.5X12W running 8400RPM(using ATV to turn down from 9100rpm).
> >
> > I get through the masters sequence, using more throttle management than
> > ever, for me, with one extra pass at times before the first burble, this
> is
> > prior to 7.5 minutes.
> >
> > Any thoughts on getting more flying time?  I am about ready to go to a
> > hopper tank but want to exhaust my options before this.
> >
> > Thanx in advance.
> >
> > ed
> >
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