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Philip Sondericker wrote in message ...
in article fT27d.3595$mS1.2578@fed1read05, BTIZ at wrote on 9/30/04 7:00 PM: that would be one heck of a thermal ride... if it weren't for the rocks... and "cough cough" the ash.. BT I was thinking about this recently, and I was trying to determine exactly what the effects would be on a small plane flying into an ash cloud. How long would it take for the air filter to become completely clogged? And at that point, assuming the plane had a carburetor, what would be the effect on the engine? Would the plugs become fouled? Would they fire at all? I'm a new pilot and relatively ignorant of engine operations, so I'm curious to hear the answers. Flying through forest fire smoke can roast and asphyxiate you. I'm assuming volcanic ash is just as hot if not hotter (but possibly with more oxygen). The air filter and spark plugs will be the least of your worries at that point : ) -lance smith |
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