airplane performance

  1. Sjensen

    RPM/Performance decrease after cylinder replacement & carburetor rebuild

    During my plane's recent annual inspection, I had to replace the #4 cylinder and rebuild the carburetor. This was my first time dealing with both of these issues, so I wasn't sure what to expect. However, I've noticed a significant loss of power, especially during climb-out, and a decrease in...
    • Sjensen
    • Thread
    • 0-300 airplane performance annual inspections carburetor cessna 172 cylinder performance decrease rpm superior millennium cylinder
    • Replies: 32
    • Forum: Maintenance Bay
  2. easik

    Fixed Gear Vs. Retracts

    Hey Y'all, working on my next video piece "fixed gear airplanes vs. retractable gear airplanes". Please share your opinion on the major differences in terms of Looks, Cost, Performance, and Ease of flying. Generally speaking retracts would cost more to operate and maintain, but they are faster...
    • easik
    • Thread
    • airplane performance fixed gear retractable gear
    • Replies: 128
    • Forum: Flight Following
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