JoeSelch
Pattern Altitude
In the past week I've come across the term "war emergency power" twice - and for the first time ever.
First was the Traffic Alert thread (OMG, there are other planes in the sky!!! http://www.pilotsofamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47220&highlight=miles )
Now, as I'm researching pressure carbs.
I'm considering purchase of a plane so equipped. Have been reading cautionary tales re diaphragms drying out and exorbitant rebuild costs...
What's the reality of flying with a pressure carb? How to keep it in good shape. Cost to repair/rebuild. Using a wobble pump. Etc.
The plane I'm looking at is a simple, old-school aerobatic mount - with inverted fuel and oil. (Do not yet know which make/model carb or whether there is engine driven electrical [which *could* power an electric fuel pump].) Would like to know what I *may* be getting into.
First was the Traffic Alert thread (OMG, there are other planes in the sky!!! http://www.pilotsofamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47220&highlight=miles )
Now, as I'm researching pressure carbs.
I'm considering purchase of a plane so equipped. Have been reading cautionary tales re diaphragms drying out and exorbitant rebuild costs...
What's the reality of flying with a pressure carb? How to keep it in good shape. Cost to repair/rebuild. Using a wobble pump. Etc.
The plane I'm looking at is a simple, old-school aerobatic mount - with inverted fuel and oil. (Do not yet know which make/model carb or whether there is engine driven electrical [which *could* power an electric fuel pump].) Would like to know what I *may* be getting into.