It’s been well-maintained mechanically, with a mid-time engine and a slightly lower-time prop since overhaul. Known for its high-altitude performance at a reasonable cost, this aircraft cruises at a ...
The prototype also avoids the typical lean-burn approach, maintaining an air-fuel ratio (lambda) of 1. Paired with a wastegate turbocharger that efficiently meets the engine’s air demands, this setup ...
Turbochargers and superchargers also need a method of relieving system pressure, such as when the driver lifts off the gas pedal. Boost is controlled in a turbocharged engine via a wastegate, which ...
It’s been well-maintained mechanically, with a mid-time engine and a slightly lower-time prop since overhaul. Known for its high-altitude performance at a reasonable cost, this aircraft cruises at a ...
The 29th season begins with the first of three episodes in a new locale: the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas. Airing in four parts over two nights (concluding ...