<VV> Jets for power

[Roger Gault]

Ned can correct me if my memory has faded (haven't flown pilot in command
since '69), but as I remember it, leaning the mixture at cruise raises the
EGT and probably the cylinder head temp.  Seems like that too much rise
(along with running rough) was the indication that you'd pulled the mixture
knob back too far.

Roger

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <NicolCS at aol.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>; <AeroNed at aol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 9:25 AM
Subject: <VV> Jets for power


<snip> Airplanes take off at "full rich" because that's where they
> make the most power. Once aloft, pilots lean out the mixture for good fuel
> economy and engine cooling.
> Craig Nicol