eaajen
01-08-2013, 10:03 AM
Hi. I have a question about when to burp a Rotax 912 ULS. I don't have one yet; I'm shopping various light EABs, E-LSAs and S-LSAs. I'm thinking the 912 ULS is the best engine for me (quality, fuel economy), but I do have a question about it.
But when I do get one and I'm enroute from, say, Los Angeles to Oshkosh, you fly a few hours and put down for fuel. Then fly again, getting in 2-3 legs in a day.
I'm not real thrilled with the idea of hand-turning a prop on a warm engine. Some compression concern compared with a small piece of hot carbon or something, and I'm concerned it could kick. Dont' want my hand on it if it does.
So in the situation I'm describing—multiple legs on same day, warm engine, refueling, gas-n-go—is hand-turning the prop still recommended at each start-up?
Thank you
Jen
But when I do get one and I'm enroute from, say, Los Angeles to Oshkosh, you fly a few hours and put down for fuel. Then fly again, getting in 2-3 legs in a day.
I'm not real thrilled with the idea of hand-turning a prop on a warm engine. Some compression concern compared with a small piece of hot carbon or something, and I'm concerned it could kick. Dont' want my hand on it if it does.
So in the situation I'm describing—multiple legs on same day, warm engine, refueling, gas-n-go—is hand-turning the prop still recommended at each start-up?
Thank you
Jen