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The final chapter. We got our prop overhauled and she climbs like a champ.

Constructive comments are welcome. This isn't that.

2300-2350

We checked static RPM on ground today and it was consistent with POH. 2300-2350. Best cruise at low altitude was 2600, not the 2800 in the POH.

W/B isn't the issue. We stay in range.

More info. My co-owner has done most of the flying at altitude and he says he leans the heck out of it, but still zero climb above 3k-3.5k. I've just received my TW endorsement, so my flying has been at pattern altitude. The prop does need some work sanding out a rough leading edge, but I...

Thanks for the feedback. Not a troll.

Haven't played much with the mixture since I was trying to climb. Yes, ZERO rate of climb at 3,500. In fact the other day the ceiling was around 3,100. Are you saying it might be a mixture issue?

I bought a Citabria 7ECA a few months ago and had a thorough prebuy inspection. The plane flies wonderfully, just like Citabrias that I've flown for many years in my youth. Expect for one problem. I can't get it to climb higher than 3,500. I live in Florida and the days are hot, but I would...