On my stock KR-2 with a 2180 I got about 200-300 FPM climb at 10,000' with just me in it. I am going by my old rusty memory, but that should be pretty close.
Brian Kraut Engineering Alternatives, Inc. www.engalt.com -----Original Message----- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of John Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 12:02 PM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Turbo to maintain Sealevel intake manifold pressure On Mon, 2007-06-04 at 10:29 -0500, J L wrote: > Used to fly a comanche 250 over 10k all the time. Interesting, I've had several responses like this one, indicating alot of folks are geting their 10k or 12k ft (even more) with no problem. Here in the Seattle area, the mountains to the east are pretty close. I'd like to have strong climb performance above 6k through to 12k or 14k. No plane I've flown out of Seattle could get to 12k before reaching the mountains which are very close to Seattle. As I recall, I could get to around 6 or 7k by the time I reached the mountains, clearing them by only 3k or so. If I wanted more clearance I'd have to turn South or North and climb (very slowly) from 6 to 9 or so (doubling the time of my trip across the rocks.) If I could get a good (non-diminishing) climb rate I'd be alot happier. I know the prop & wings will loose their grip as the air thins, but if the engine can hold it's revs that should improve things quite a bit. jg thanks for all your responses! _______________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net Post photos, introductions, and For Sale items to http://www.kr2forum.com/phpBB2/index.php please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html