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Old 05-19-2006, 10:39 PM
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Default DA 100 Low Throttle Power Sag

I have a CompArf 2.6m yak w/ DA100 / NX 27X10 / headers / mtw canisters.

I have a major power sag at low throttle. Put it in a hover and slowly back the throttle down... suddenly the engine will hit a point and then sag almost as if it wants to quit - so I then have to goose the throttle. The same is true doing anything with a low throttle setting. It is like there is a major lack of power for the first third of the throttle travel. Any tips or ideas that might help me?

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Old 05-19-2006, 10:54 PM
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Default RE: DA 100 Low Throttle Power Sag

The first thing to do would be to try adjusting the low needle. Maybe you are rich and loading up. Stay away from inverted harriers, I was able to safely land my DA 50 powered Edge after the engine quit at idle during an inverted harrier. A half roll when your stalled is a little tricky, so low to the ground, without engine power.
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Default RE: DA 100 Low Throttle Power Sag

Probably related to that .009 piston clearance they run
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Old 05-20-2006, 09:22 AM
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Default RE: DA 100 Low Throttle Power Sag

Thanks for the replies. Keep 'em coming.

I am planning on slowly leaning the low needle as I fly today (should be able to run another 2 gallons through it today). I will add updates/progress reports as the issue either develops or gets solved.

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