<VV> Jets for power

[J R Read_HML]

My understanding is that richer runs cooler - less (chance of) knock.  Of 
course, you don't want to be so rich that you start creating other problems 
such as carbon buildup - which could also lead to pre-detonation.

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Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <AeroNed at aol.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 10:43 PM
Subject: <VV> Jets for power


>I always thought that not fuel gave you more power, within reason. Someone
> told me tonight that leaner is better for power and more fuel will result 
> in
> less power but less chance to damage the engine. Airplanes set "full rich" 
> for
> takeoff and climb to get the most power out of the engine. The mixture is
> pulled  back, leaned out, in cruise for economy.
>
> So what's the "real" story?
> Ned
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