[NSRCA-discussion] Hot

[Daniel J. Hamlett]

No, the air is more dense in the winter.  Cold air equals more fuel 
needed to keep the same air/fuel ratio.  In the summer the air is 
thinner so you need to take some fuel away (lean it out) or you will be 
running very rich.

Hope that helps

Dan

Dist 1

Ken Thompson wrote:

> Hotter weather, air is more dense, needs more fuel...
>  
> If I remember right :-)
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>     *From:* Ed Deaver <mailto:divesplat at yahoo.com>
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>     *Sent:* Saturday, May 13, 2006 9:09 PM
>     *Subject:* [NSRCA-discussion] Hot
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>     Hey everyone.  A question just popped in my mind today.
>      
>     First off, YS140DZ, on my Prestige, running great and powerful
>     prior to today. Although the temp has been 70-90.
>      
>     Today 95 degrees and idle, as well as transition just all of a
>     sudden seems to change.  Am aware heat changes everything from
>     flying characteristics to lift to how an engine can run. 
>      
>     Soooo, do I lean the idle and top end or have to richen it
>     up some??  Or nothing.
>      
>     Just curious on opinions.
>      
>     thanx
>      
>     ed
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