Generators used in high altitudes
Does anyone know if the Champion Inverter generators will run in the Canadian Rockies and Alaska? Will be there this summer and will need ti use a generator at times. Thanks
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Chum lee wrote:
Road runner wrote: "I didn't mean to say that one could get MSL power at altitude by leaning the mixture. I do feel like the amount of power gained with leaning the mixture is more than small. Taking off from Denver in a loaded 172 with the mixture full rich will leave you sweating bullets as the runway end approaches and you're still on the ground."
If I recall correctly, the Pilots Operating Handbooks I have read say not to take off full rich above +- 5000' MSL. Instead lean for best power on run up.
I hear ya about Denver. Try doing the same thing at Mamouth Lakes, CA on a hot day! Density altitudes are often over 11,000 feet in summer. I believe the field elevation is over 7000' MSL
Chum lee
Mammoth Lakes. 85 F on a July day is pretty thin air up there.Airport
Back to generators... the Honda EU7000i is fuel injected, not carbureted... self compensating for elevation, but a bit big for camping.
