E. D. Eliot
Well Known Member
First off, I want to say that this question is posted only to gain answers - not in any way to disparage or be critical of anyone or anything - please understand - I seek info only.
Background - I'm in the early stages of my quest to obtain a Sport Pilot Certificate so that I may fly my RV-12 after completion and certification this year. I'm flying a Sling with a Rotax 912 ULS - pretty much the same engine that the RV-12 uses. Of course, there differences in the FWF install but it looks pretty much the same as the RV-12 install.
Situation - My Flight Instructor and I taxied out to the active runway at 2000 RPM, pulled into the warm-up area, and began the process of waiting for the engine to get up to the mandatory 122 degree temperature prior to take off.
The engine never got above 120 degrees F and then, only briefly as it hovered around the 118 mark. Wind was calm -OAT was about 68 degrees - altimeter was 30.12. Clouds overhead at 2000 - sky broken. Nice sunny day. We kept the RPM at 2000 degrees during the warm up attempt. After more than 1/2 hour, we decided to cancel my flying and I taxied back to the flight club. Please understand - we are not allowed to exceed 2000 RPM until the oil temp reaches at least 122 Degrees F. Water temp got up to 158.
Suggestions please - and thanks.
Background - I'm in the early stages of my quest to obtain a Sport Pilot Certificate so that I may fly my RV-12 after completion and certification this year. I'm flying a Sling with a Rotax 912 ULS - pretty much the same engine that the RV-12 uses. Of course, there differences in the FWF install but it looks pretty much the same as the RV-12 install.
Situation - My Flight Instructor and I taxied out to the active runway at 2000 RPM, pulled into the warm-up area, and began the process of waiting for the engine to get up to the mandatory 122 degree temperature prior to take off.
The engine never got above 120 degrees F and then, only briefly as it hovered around the 118 mark. Wind was calm -OAT was about 68 degrees - altimeter was 30.12. Clouds overhead at 2000 - sky broken. Nice sunny day. We kept the RPM at 2000 degrees during the warm up attempt. After more than 1/2 hour, we decided to cancel my flying and I taxied back to the flight club. Please understand - we are not allowed to exceed 2000 RPM until the oil temp reaches at least 122 Degrees F. Water temp got up to 158.
Suggestions please - and thanks.