RLVoumard
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I fly a PA28-235 Pathfinder Lycoming O-540 B4B5 constant speed prop. Home airport is 160 feet above sea level. Looking at the POH , there is no restriction on full power ( takeoff ) From what I recall - read , power changes are when a big % of engine problem occur. So here's my question on take off procedures...
I rarely fly at max gross , normally see climbs on the VSI of 1,000 fpm or better.... Normal X- Country en route altitude of 7-9K...
So Take off at full power 30in inches , full RPM... ( my normal T/O is do nothing to the power until 1,000 AGL....but If I am climbing at say 1200 fpm , what not just pull the prop back to reduce noise at 1,000 , and leave the MP alone ? in 4 minutes I will be at 25 inches anyhow ?
Thoughts....
I rarely fly at max gross , normally see climbs on the VSI of 1,000 fpm or better.... Normal X- Country en route altitude of 7-9K...
So Take off at full power 30in inches , full RPM... ( my normal T/O is do nothing to the power until 1,000 AGL....but If I am climbing at say 1200 fpm , what not just pull the prop back to reduce noise at 1,000 , and leave the MP alone ? in 4 minutes I will be at 25 inches anyhow ?
Thoughts....
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