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Old August 20th 07, 02:05 AM posted to rec.aviation.owning
Matt Barrow[_4_]
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Default Mixture--science vs witchcraft?


"Newps" wrote in message
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Jim Carter wrote:





The engine won't generate 250 HP at altitude will it? Isn't that a sea
level rating based on the pressure of the air available at sea level? So
the 20-22 gph would be for sea level wouldn't it?


You need that for proper cooling to make up for the little airflow you're
getting.


Or you can use a higher climb-out speed.