My practice has always been to lean for highest rpm when I start the take
off roll. Then richen it up a couple hundred feet up when clearing something
is no longer a factor.



"Matt" wrote in message
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Hi everyone. I have a leaning question. The POH for my 152 says that the
mixture should be leaned to best power after passing 3000 feet in the
climb. However in other places in the POH (and the Lycoming site) they say
not to lean when at 75% power or higher in cruise. My question: Is the
engine developing less than 75% power during the climb; and is this why
leaning in the climb is OK? Does this guidance in the POH seem
contradictory to anyone except me?

Thanks for all your help.

Matt