I took my turbo Subie 6A for a final blast today before the annual comes due on the 28th. I was solo with about 15 gallons of fuel, OAT 2C. Using 4600 rpm and 38 inches, I was airborne after a 8 second ground roll into a 10 knot wind (not holding it on the brakes). I was at circuit altitude (5000MSL) 44 seconds after brake release climbing at 85 KIAS using 4800 rpm and 35 inches.
I guess it was pretty impressive from the ground. The tower asked me if this was the turbocharged one, we have some car and airplane guys up here today. Yep I replied, 2000 fpm. Yee Haa. Sounding gooood!
VZX, turn crosswind at your discretion. You are #1. Roger.
Not bad for a 134 cubic inch car engine.
I guess it was pretty impressive from the ground. The tower asked me if this was the turbocharged one, we have some car and airplane guys up here today. Yep I replied, 2000 fpm. Yee Haa. Sounding gooood!
VZX, turn crosswind at your discretion. You are #1. Roger.
Not bad for a 134 cubic inch car engine.
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