I was wondering if the timing needs adjustment. I thought that I might be too lean, but from what you guys are saying, sounds like too rich. I'll continue to tune and will go to #2 needle if I can't get there. N153TD First Flight.png So you have the #2.5? I would really recommend the #2. My first c...
That's great, Bryan. Thanks for that. Even having not known Darick, I must admit to getting a bit choked up reading through his build journal. His attention to detail and attitude were apparent, and I'm so sorry he's not still flying N417DG. Anyway, I'm really looking forward to seeing the Sonex to...
I've flown several AeroVees and they all idle very rich. No matter how much I tune them, I cant seem to get it really better. Ive become accustomed to it. I lean for taxi and it helps a lot. If it isn't leaned, it stumbles as it accelerates. I've only flown 1. We have a #2 needle. My AeroVee runs g...
Sadly we have lost Darick. https://www.yorkdispatch.com/obituaries/mpa087606 I've never met him in person or seen his airplane but I'd be inclined to think it is a good one. Edit: the photos in the middle of his build thread are missing. Thanks to the photobucket/postimage debacle. But in the beginn...
Oh yeah - electrical load. You only have 20A to work with. Some of that is for recharging the battery after start. Some of that is to run the secondary ignition for takeoff, landing, or a failure of the primary ignition. How much is left over? Beware overdone Sonex electrical systems. Also see this ...