Funny you should mention that, but last weekend I was in the scenic
pattern at Niagara Falls and there were two Cessnas there as well. To
make sure I didn't run them down or lose sight of them, I also had to slow
the Lance right down to 90 knots and I discovered 1 notch of flaps lowers
the nose enough to see planes at my altitude.

Yep, that flap setting seems to be perfect for sight seeing -- and
OSH.

Did you play with prop settings at all? I found it easier to maintain
90 knots with the prop full forward, but I don't like red-lining the
engine for that long. I eventually settled on 2300 RPM, which meant
very low MP, probably around 15 to 17 inches.

Dunno if that's "lugging" the engine, though. Prolly better to red-
line it...

It's funny -- we flew over the falls last year, but I never "did the
pattern". Quite frankly, I thought viewing them from above was cool
but kinda boring, after the thunder and grandeur of being practically
IN them, aboard the "Maid of the Mist".
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
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