This morning I launched my CZ for a 90  miles each way breakfast
   flight from Fort Lauderdale Exec to Fort Pierce. Climbed to 6K feet
   and leveled off on course. On climb my water temps went to 210 but
   later in level flight came down to 160 water and 137 oil. Looks like
   my oil thermostat does not work, and I may need a cowl flap on the
   cooling intake?

   The EGT was 1800, so I run rich and used lots of
   fuel. Was at my destination after 37 minutes. We used to fly one hour
   on a rented C-172. Had breakfast at the Tiki Bar and in another 35
   minutes I was back at FXE.  Later on the way back got brave and
   leaned a lot. it made big difference in the fuel burn.

   I was flying
   at 150Kts (173 MPH) average and 5200 rpm MP 24". My both landings
   were cross wind and I did fine, considering that was only 4th or
   5th landing on my own. Likeing the plane and the engine more and
   more and I feel more  relaxed. On return I took the cowling off
   and everything was just the same as before the trip for a change :).

   The annoying things:

   The radio is as noisy as ever. Even the hand held was affected. This
   evening Installed a large capacitor on the alternator and hope that
   fixes it?

   My EM2 red light blinks all the time, even if there is nothing on the
   screen that flashes? I wander if it is the fuel computer that shows
   zero fuel remaining?? I never bothered to set it to full.

   Looks like I'm seeing some light at the end of this long tunnel? PP
   engine is next on my list (after the data logger) and I have started
   collecting the parts for it. Looking for a rear 20B or Cosmo 13B side
   housing to fit my bell housing and starter.
   That's all i can remember without a data logger :)
   Buly

   Thanks for the flight report and fine pictures Buly. IMHO you got
   an easy best engine installation prize winner at Sun N Fun April
   air show this year. Beautiful job on the engine.

   Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.



On the electrical noise:  When using the handheld transciever, was any
portion of the radio connected to the airplane - intercom or antenna?
If not, the noise is radiated.  That suggests to me that the noise might
be ignition related - a high energy source.

Is the noise a buzzing sound or a whine?


Matt-

Good call Matt.

Paul Lamar

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