Blenheim in new release

28_Condor · #1 10-20-2012, 07:15 PM

I'm not complaining, especially since I fly the red side, but it seems the Blenheim does not suffer from overheating.

I put everything on max: props fine, boost on, 110% of power, and I can fly so long..

How long the historic Blenheim stand without overheating?

41Sqn_Banks · #2 10-20-2012, 07:40 PM

Radiator open and low altitude? What's your RPM?

28_Condor · #3 10-21-2012, 02:03 AM

No overheating until rads down below 50% (I flew for more than 20 minutes until failure when put rads at 40%).

My RPMs in tests was about 1850. Altitude 8000 fts.

Mixture rich or poor also dont affect the plane....

Random_Nonsense · #4 10-23-2012, 07:01 PM

Take a look on google images. Never seen a photo of a Blenheim in flight with the cowl flaps noticeably open! Even in Africa.

I'll ask my Grandad about it when I next see him. He was a Fitter for 14 squadron and would have had to repair the damage due to pilots flying around with closed cowl flaps if it was indeed an issue!

TomcatViP · #5 10-23-2012, 08:35 PM

Why don't you look at the pilot note ?

28_Condor · #6 10-24-2012, 04:47 AM

I read, and recommended limits seem below what I could do:

The highest is 30 min for 2750 rpm and +9psi

And the maximum temp recommended is 235, but I flew above the margin

But my sources or interpretation maybe are wrong why am I asked