RE: Help my new 37% Carden fails range test
Was this the vinyard at Zillah, or the RAMS? The one at Zillah would turn your plane into foam confetti - I've seen it happen at their big bird event, not a pretty sight. Without being there I have no idea what could have caused it, but if other pilots were saying it was too low then that may be the case. You don't need a super low idle to get it to stall - just remember to keep pulling back on the elevator to hold level flight and it'll slow right down. If you check everything out, including the fuel system, and feel your idle is fine, you should send it back to DA. They'll take care of you. Fortunately there are plenty of guys in the area with DA-150 experience so they should be able to help you.