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Old 02-28-2007, 01:13 AM
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Default High Engine idle reqd in downlines

Why is high idling rpm required for engines in vertical downlines say of 1000 feet------At 1300 rpm or so which is just right for landing the rpm is too slow for extended vertical downlines and during pull-out from a manuever the engine wants to die.

Someone said that since the prop is turning with a very low load in downlines as the engine is no longer countering Gravity the carb/diaphragm pulls in more gas than the Combustion burns in every respective prop revolution causing flooding.This causes the engine to die.

While keeping a high idle for such conditions does solve the problem it accelarates the model.

Any further info would be highly appreciated.