[Titanaircraft] Re: Started Flying with the Jab 2200

I do have the streamlined gear installed, (the Deluxe wheel pants kit from Titan). Although I did not have the pants on as I started testing the plane out of a grass(turf) runway. I'll put them on once I polish them a bit more.

The front wheel pant has a fin in the back and I'm not sure this could have an effect on my flying. I thought about it for later on...

Thanks, Rob.

--- In Titanaircraft@yahoogroups.com, Kimberly Panos <kimberly@...> wrote:
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> Rob,
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> Wheelpants are worth different amounts the faster you go.  Also, it has been reported that an un-streamlined gear leg can cause as much or more drag than an un-faired tire.  If you are running both the streamlined gear leg material and wheelpants, you might see 3-5 MPH starting from 100 MPH without them.
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> --Kimberly
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> From: jrceacampo <jrceacampo@...>
> To: Titanaircraft@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 1:19:11 PM
> Subject: [Titanaircraft] Re: Started Flying with the Jab 2200
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> Since I don't have a VSI is a little more difficult right now that I'm getting use to it. I'll have concentrate on the altimeter next time; I figured that it might be a possibility due to the view from the cockpit. I'm cruising at around 2850.
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> What increase should I expect with the pants on? is it also noticeable adding the nose wheel pant?
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> Thanks both for your input!
> Rob.
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> --- In Titanaircraft@ yahoogroups. com, Jim Covington <jim@> wrote:
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> > If you're not climbing, then you're not pitched too high.
> >
> > "boots" or pants on the wheels will give you a significant speed boost.
> >
> > What's your cruise RPM? That's one way to tell if you have the pitch set
> > right.
> >
> > jrceacampo wrote:
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> > >
> > > Hi All;
> > >
> > > I just started flying my Tornado 2 with a Jab 2200 and I had some
> > > questions based on the first numbers I'm getting:
> > >
> > > 1. So far RPM is around 3000 on take off maybe to 3100max. Cruise: I'm
> > > getting around 100-105 Mph which I believe is a bit less than
> > > expected. I'm still adjusting to the attitude of the plane so I might
> > > be flying a bit pitch up. I don't have the boots on the tires yet as well.
> > >
> > > 2. All engine readings seems good, but the EGTs (2 rear cylinders) are
> > > constantly at around 740 degrees C. I saw in the manual 680-720 should
> > > be normal, is this because I'm breaking in the engine?
> > >
> > > 3. I have a Warp drive prop 64" set at 11 degrees, should I adjust it
> > > to get more cruise? Climb rate seems quite good.
> > >
> > > Thanks for your advice,
> > > Rob.
> > >
> > >
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