@kyrkjoy I don't have power settings memorized. For the most part I'm watching airspeed with appropriate pitch and power combinations. So on downwind I work to set-up a stabilized approach with an airspeed between 100 and 110. On base with one notch of flaps in, I shoot for 90 and then 80 with full flaps on final. In cruise I set the engine at about 74% power.
@RogueKnight12866 Engines generally reserve their full power setting for take-off and any time you need to climb. Otherwise they work best at a lower setting for optimum fuel flow and cruise speed. Generally if you stay at full throttle in straight and level flight you will over-heat the engine. There is certainly a more scientific explanation of that, but in general that's the way it works. Yes, Multicom is sometimes the way to go.
@rdfelty Thanks for the information sir. I began an interest in aviation radio communications since believe it or not watching the movie The Langoliers. In one instance, the pilot who was on board as a passenger switches the radio to a frequency and transmits an emergency message to UNICOM. Not often that a commericial airliner would use UNICOM or MULTICOM, right? If I remember correctly, UNICOM is mostly for small airports without an Air Traffic Control tower or when the tower is closed. Below
@RogueKnight12866 But I see from looking up information on some of the major international airports near me that even places like Albany International and JFK International Airports have UNICOM alongside with the ATC tower. What would UNICOM be for at a major airport if ATC is available there 24/7? I would think it'd be easier and safer to communicate with the control tower and get directions over communicating with the UNICOM station which if I remember can't give ATC directions.
@RogueKnight12866 I saw on a webpage about aviation communications that most aircraft avoid airports that use MULTICOM over UNICOM or ATC? Why avoid MULTICOM airports? And what is MULTICOM exactly?
@Cessna172R1 I know! I guess the good news is that I knew the rain was coming so I flew twice last week. And this week I am too busy with other stuff to even schedule something. So it's happening at a good time for me. :)
Nicely done...I have purchased a suction mounted camera cradle and adapted speaker cables for the audio to make similar videos...thanks for showing the way and keep up the great flying.
Beautiful Landing!!
saxavera711 4 months ago
@saxavera711 Thanks! It was a fun flight. Thanks a lot for watching and for writing.
rdfelty 3 months ago
@rdrd4544 Thank you for watching and for the nice comment.
rdfelty 1 year ago
thats one weird yoke
madzane94 1 year ago
@madzane94 It actually works quite well but it is different.
rdfelty 1 year ago
What sort of power sttings do you use for your SR20? For downwind, base, final, cruise and cruise descent?
kyrkjoy 2 years ago
@kyrkjoy I don't have power settings memorized. For the most part I'm watching airspeed with appropriate pitch and power combinations. So on downwind I work to set-up a stabilized approach with an airspeed between 100 and 110. On base with one notch of flaps in, I shoot for 90 and then 80 with full flaps on final. In cruise I set the engine at about 74% power.
rdfelty 2 years ago
@rdfelty Why don't you go at full power in flight? I would think that is needed. And have you ever communicated via MULTICOM as opposed to UNICOM?
RogueKnight12866 1 year ago
@RogueKnight12866 Engines generally reserve their full power setting for take-off and any time you need to climb. Otherwise they work best at a lower setting for optimum fuel flow and cruise speed. Generally if you stay at full throttle in straight and level flight you will over-heat the engine. There is certainly a more scientific explanation of that, but in general that's the way it works. Yes, Multicom is sometimes the way to go.
rdfelty 1 year ago
@rdfelty Thanks for the information sir. I began an interest in aviation radio communications since believe it or not watching the movie The Langoliers. In one instance, the pilot who was on board as a passenger switches the radio to a frequency and transmits an emergency message to UNICOM. Not often that a commericial airliner would use UNICOM or MULTICOM, right? If I remember correctly, UNICOM is mostly for small airports without an Air Traffic Control tower or when the tower is closed. Below
RogueKnight12866 1 year ago
@RogueKnight12866 But I see from looking up information on some of the major international airports near me that even places like Albany International and JFK International Airports have UNICOM alongside with the ATC tower. What would UNICOM be for at a major airport if ATC is available there 24/7? I would think it'd be easier and safer to communicate with the control tower and get directions over communicating with the UNICOM station which if I remember can't give ATC directions.
RogueKnight12866 1 year ago
@RogueKnight12866 I saw on a webpage about aviation communications that most aircraft avoid airports that use MULTICOM over UNICOM or ATC? Why avoid MULTICOM airports? And what is MULTICOM exactly?
RogueKnight12866 1 year ago
Superb quality as always. Makes me want to go flying again.... in America!
FlyingPodcast 2 years ago
@OliverFehrle You're welcome.
rdfelty 2 years ago
Great video Rick, too bad OWD is closed due too flooding :(
Cessna172R1 2 years ago
@Cessna172R1 I know! I guess the good news is that I knew the rain was coming so I flew twice last week. And this week I am too busy with other stuff to even schedule something. So it's happening at a good time for me. :)
rdfelty 2 years ago
Great video as always!!
SkylaneCaptain 2 years ago
@SkylaneCaptain Thanks!
rdfelty 2 years ago
Can't wait to get my license, going to take the private pilot exam tomorrow, it's a beginning of a life long dream.
sethch53 2 years ago
So how did the test go?
rdfelty 2 years ago
Brilliant video, great approach : )
TDPUK 2 years ago
Thanks. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.
rdfelty 2 years ago
Nicely done...I have purchased a suction mounted camera cradle and adapted speaker cables for the audio to make similar videos...thanks for showing the way and keep up the great flying.
gorentfreefast 2 years ago
You're welcome and can't wait to see your videos. Love watching this stuff as much as making it!
rdfelty 2 years ago