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Old 02-13-2013, 07:31 AM
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Default RE: Concept Fleet Biplane

My Fleet was about 26 or so pounds and with a 18-10 prop, the VT really climbed out steep and really had a time with it slowing it down.

Idled at 1,000 and maxed out at near 8,000. Scarry for me but the valves didn't float. If I went back to the 20-10 I could reduce the top end but wow! what a motor.

I had all my settings letter perfect but since I sent it off for major overhaul, I still fiddled with them. At idle, it smoked greatly and would load up and lose a cylinder. Any leaning gave me fits resetting the idle stop.

All in all, still a worthy engine.

Ray W.