WANT TO KNOW WHY GYRO'S HANDLE WIND AND TURBULENCE SO WELL?

[Gyronaut]

I agree FO. Another major benefit is fuel consumption of course. Don't you guys get bonusses for efficient flying?

[Low Level]

Thanx FO - interesting.

Am I correct in stating that IAS is closer to TAS at the coast than on the highveld, because of air density difference ? Ignoring wind effect ofcause.

FO wrote

Some people say you shouldn't nurse one's engine too much, and other's say you shouldn't use full power for every take off, or your engine life might be reduced.

The reason why Rotax designed the electronics on the 914 to introduce the turbo only from 5 400 RPM, is to save the engine. If you can run without the turbo, do it. It drastically reduces load and wear on the engine.

I try to limit turbo use to the absolute minimum. If I have to climb during flight, I try not to push my manifold pressure over 32 " Hg, rather take longer to climb. Just look at temperatures if the turbo is being used a lot. A good indication of whats happening inside that engine - - and fuel consumption rockets when the turbo is used.

Turbo is nice, but .........

Rotax spares are not cheap!!