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Answers to the question that Sanistar asked: 1. Typically 20-25 minutes from start up to take off 2. Leaned as much as possible during ground operation 3. Not leaned during climb 4. High humidity 5. 2500-3500

Carb Ice??? The mechanic did multiple test and said he couldn't find anything wrong with the plane. The plane runs great on the ground. He thinks the plane is building carb ice during ground operations and that is causing the stumble shortly after take off. I have flown the plane once since he...

I appreciate you all taking the time to post and share your knowledge/advice. The plane will be going to the mechanic this week. Hopefully he will get it figured out.

If you shut it down after it does this once, does it do it again or only on the next start up from cold? So far, it has only done it on the start up from cold.

It's more of an rpm sag. It drops from 2500 rpm to 2000 rpm but the engine is still running smoothly. It does not bang, shake, or make any unusual noises. Also, I would like to add that it will only do this one time per flight. I have done multiple takeoffs and climbs during flights after this...

I have a C-150 Continental O-200 engine that is misfiring shortly after every takeoff. This typically happens about 10 minutes after takeoff while in a climb attitude at full power. The engine will drop to 2000 RPM for 5-10 seconds and then regain full power. My first thought was water...