Hi, all:
I recently purchased a Hornet airplane (US Light Aircraft) with a Hirth 2706 engine. I'm new to two strokes, coming from GA with Lycs and Cont. engines, so would appreciate some advice regarding the possible use of the enrichener in flight. I have not flown the plane yet, so I'm trying to be proactive here.
The main question is whether I should arrange to have the enrichener control available from the front cockpit for use in-flight; it's currently only controllable from the rear cockpit. From what I've read, there is a possibility with 2-stroke engines that when you go from climb-out to cruise that the EGTs can spike and possibly cause damage to the engine, but if you have access to the enrichener you can cause a quick rich mixture and cool the EGTs before damage is done.
What do those of you whom have 2-stroke experience think? Am I worrying about a non-existent problem, or should I move the enrichener control to the front (new cables, control mechanism, etc.)?
Thanks.
Claude
I recently purchased a Hornet airplane (US Light Aircraft) with a Hirth 2706 engine. I'm new to two strokes, coming from GA with Lycs and Cont. engines, so would appreciate some advice regarding the possible use of the enrichener in flight. I have not flown the plane yet, so I'm trying to be proactive here.
The main question is whether I should arrange to have the enrichener control available from the front cockpit for use in-flight; it's currently only controllable from the rear cockpit. From what I've read, there is a possibility with 2-stroke engines that when you go from climb-out to cruise that the EGTs can spike and possibly cause damage to the engine, but if you have access to the enrichener you can cause a quick rich mixture and cool the EGTs before damage is done.
What do those of you whom have 2-stroke experience think? Am I worrying about a non-existent problem, or should I move the enrichener control to the front (new cables, control mechanism, etc.)?
Thanks.
Claude
