ORIGINAL: MTK
I squeezed out of work yesterday and got in a little flying. Last day in Jan, 50 degrees but windy, not terrible in north Joisey for January
Used the starter on the OS and had no problems. Two solid flights some 30 minutes of flying, and a little closer to break in. I'm still using the 18x12 hybrid; even in 20 mph wind the engine pulled great. Half throttle for everything it seemed.
Have also started to finish the 18x10 3 blade. We'll see how the weather co-0perates in next couple weeks.
Edit, Feb 5:
Got 3 in this weekend....Cool conditions and a bit breezy, but I am only interested in the engine's performance, and not the flying necessarily. Flying full Masters schedules with all the vertical stuff included. But have only got 2/3rds gallon through it so far
The engine is beginning to really impress me. After the early problems, it seems that it has settled down. Starter starts are really simple
These terrific days keep on coming it seems. This has got to be one of the warmest, nicest winters up here in the NE in quite awhile. Every day brings us closer to spring.
Took the day off (B'day) to go out and play. Five X 15 minute solid flights. I finally got to try the 18x10 Mezjlik 3 blader and 19x11 apc which is all the rage for YS170 users. The 33GT had no problem with either prop. In fact neither prop was overloading the engine in any particular way which tells me there is still room for more load. Actually the 18x10 3 blader was a lighter load than expected and more pitch would help. Both props produced a lot more speed than I have ever had on Temptress. Both props were quieter than my 18x12 hybrid
Right now the 19x11 is the prop of choice. I will dial the engine in on this prop and fly it a few dozen times and try to tone it down a bit. The 33GT is trully impressing me with its apparent limitless appetite for big loads and its overall output