Flight report on R 776;
Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 10:56 am
Now have 20 hrs on 776. 0- time overhauled 160 HP, 2150 full lotus, Mckenzie stall kit,74-42 prince prop.Only thing i Can compare it with is my PA-11 in which i flew 700 hrs on floats.
Great aircraft great performance even with heavy loads.Lots off room.2750 RPMs almost immediately after applying power.Same at climbout.Oil temp 190-200. 220 on a 28 degree day.Cooler mounted in front off cylinder,same as cheroke 140 ECG at 1500 full rich. 90-95 MPH at 2450 RPM.Probably should have went with 74-44.Hav a issue with the prince prop,have to deal with lonnie before i will comment on forum.Just posted a photo.Engine has used 4 liters off oil Not sure if this is normal or not.
Burns almost 2 times the gas as my PA-11 but goes only 10 MPH faster.Guess you have to pay just in case you want to carry the extra load if needed.Full lotus floats are quite different,no pumping,great for beaching.
Regards; Alvin Adams
Gander NL
Canada
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Great aircraft great performance even with heavy loads.Lots off room.2750 RPMs almost immediately after applying power.Same at climbout.Oil temp 190-200. 220 on a 28 degree day.Cooler mounted in front off cylinder,same as cheroke 140 ECG at 1500 full rich. 90-95 MPH at 2450 RPM.Probably should have went with 74-44.Hav a issue with the prince prop,have to deal with lonnie before i will comment on forum.Just posted a photo.Engine has used 4 liters off oil Not sure if this is normal or not.
Burns almost 2 times the gas as my PA-11 but goes only 10 MPH faster.Guess you have to pay just in case you want to carry the extra load if needed.Full lotus floats are quite different,no pumping,great for beaching.
Regards; Alvin Adams
Gander NL
Canada
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