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Old August 20th 07, 02:52 PM posted to rec.aviation.owning
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Default Mixture--science vs witchcraft?

Montblack wrote:
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: For normally-aspirated engines, it's impossible to exceed 75% power below
: about 6000-8000' DA.


: "...impossible to exceed 75% power below about 6000-8000' DA."

: Below or Above?

Above, of course. The "rule of thumb" that I've heard is 8000', but I think that's at best-power
mixture. The best-economy mixture setting is more like 6500' I think.

-Cory

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