"Dale" wrote in message
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"Newps" wrote:


Yes. At 2000 rpm I would accelerating at quite a clip. After a couple
hundred yards I'd be doing in excess of 30 mph.


Good grief, how long does it take you to cycle a prop? G You're only
at that power setting for a few seconds...but by all means do what
you're comfortable with.

Prop, mags and carb heat are done at 1700 rpm in virtually all Cessna's.
The exact rpm isn't important.