You want it to go wide open. Always better to land long than short. WOT gives you the chance to go around. Idle gives you no chance.
Kevin. -----Original Message----- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Doug Rupert Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 12:07 PM To: brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net; 'KRnet' Subject: RE: KR> Closing carb Colin I think I'd rather have your setup than one that goes wide open. One specific instance where this comes in handy would be short final. Stuck wide open could be a bitch since you'd have to shut down and dead stick the landing. Again, I have absolutely no experience with aircraft carbs but have lost more than a few automotive engines when the throttle return spring has let go. Doug Rupert Be glad you do not have my carb; I have to ADD a spring to counter the throttle return spring so that mine will stay put where I open it to or it will behave like it does in the car and return to idle whenever I am not holding the throttle! LOL I will also add some friction at the throttle quadrant for holding it in one place, but allowing for adjustments... Colin Rainey -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.3/209 - Release Date: 12/21/2005 *The information contained in this message may be confidential and/or subject to legal privilege, and is for the use of the intended addressee only. Any unauthorized use, dissemination or copying of the information in this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete this message.*
