I put an Electronics VAVI amp and volt gauge in my kit and notice that the amp draw is in the 4.0 amp area most of the time. At lower RPM's it is in the 3+ amp range. I've used this same gauge in two other planes and after 20 minutes or so the amp draw is normally down under 1.0 amps - just maintaining the battery. Is the higher amp draw with the Carbon Cub and the O-340 due to the electronic ignition asking for a higher demand from the system?
I'm putting together an Excel file with an equipment list with weight & balance included for each item. Does someone have an accurate arm length for the battery location, ELT, and engine with accessories?
Here's a few recent images from N338MH where it is right at home:
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Playing on the gravel bars on the Clark Fork.
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Out in the hayfield with one of the guys I work with in his Cub.
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Up at the cabins.
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First landing.
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A happy builder right after his first landing.
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15AUG11 More gravel bar hopping. I'm getting acquainted with the toe brakes more and keeping my directional control in line easier when I'm really getting on the brakes. When I'm light it isn't too hard to get stopped in 150' or so now with our typical summertime 4000' density altitude.
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