How To: Engine Leaning and Supplemental Oxygen

[@Pa27pilot]

This is what GA needs! Your common sense facts based approach is refreshing. No hyperbole no over focusing on one thing as if it’s the end all be all of any issue. You’re doing GA a huge service with your common sense approach and calm demeanor. All your videos are great! But as a flat lander I found this one to be so informative and educational on the subject of high density altitude flying. You demystified it. Thank you, God bless you and stay safe.

[@danielruff4632]

I found your video very informative and a relief. Sometimes I worry that I don’t use leaning properly but you’ve set my mind at ease. Love your channel.

[@ManandaMooney]

Thanks Daniel. Glad it was helpful!

[@georgestuart2483]

I agree totally that some pilots are way to obsessed with perfect leaning! Well done!

[@ManandaMooney]

Thank you George!

[@dandrewmd11]

Just found your videos and wanted to say thanks. You may not be a CFI but you are a teacher. I am preparing to attend the Colorado Pilot's Assoc. Mountain Flying course at the end of Aug 21 and these videos are very common sense and have answered many questions. I have many many hours of mountain flying but all at 30K feet and above. First time getting down and dirty amongst the mountains. Too many years and hours to waste it all by screwing up now. Hours and years don't matter if you're not learning new stuff.

[@ManandaMooney]

Thanks Dan! Did you end up attending the CPA Mountain Flying Course? How was it?

[@dandrewmd11]

@@ManandaMooney No he flying portion was going to be canceled due to smoke. I spoke with the instructor and we are going to try to get together in October on an independent basis. Will try to connect when I come up.

[@LarryPortouw]

I have a 'C and live in AZ. I always have to run it a little rich in the climb in the summer time to keep things cool. Take off at max MP lean and then richen it in the climb to help with the CH temps. It can be a real challenge > 100F at high DAs.

[@ManandaMooney]

Right on Larry. That's exactly what I do.

[@dhiyathomas4231]

Thank you for sharing your flaying experience, very good information, I can guarantee many GA pilots are not familiar with proper leaning techniques, or mountain flaying, keep up the good work and looking forward to see more videos, and have a fun and safe flying

[@ManandaMooney]

Thank you Dhiya. I'll try to keep the videos coming

[@TNOutdoorsman510]

Good explanation! Enjoy your content fellow Mooney pilot...

[@ManandaMooney]

Thank you Finch Road Farms!

[@downwinddemon]

Recently found this channel and really enjoying your videos! The point you made about fixating on the mixture is a great insight - always fly the airplane first. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@ManandaMooney]

Thanks David. Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@pilot-plane-coffee1678]

Thank-you sir, truly appreciate you making this video and what a place to fly; so jealous. I fly the same plane and this was like gold!

[@ManandaMooney]

Thanks Pilot-Plane-Coffee. Glad it was helpful!

[@bobmatthis]

Thank you for doing these videos!

[@ManandaMooney]

Bobmatthis, Glad you like them. Thanks for the appreciation!

[@bobcarter4343]

Your lungs are designed to have air pressure push the air into them to function properly. At sea level this works well, but at altitude, while there is the same amount of oxygen in the air, the air pressure (pushing that air into your lungs) is less thus making your oxygen input less. Sustained flight over 10,000 ft without supplemental oxygen will make one a little light headed with negative decision making impacts. Thanks for the wonderful vids. Makes me want to renew my pilots license.

[@ManandaMooney]

Thanks Robert. I think we're saying the same thing in different ways. I appreciate your input. I would encourage you to get back in the saddle. Let me know how it feels.

[@josephsener420]

My experience in a mountain flying course taught me to lean for highest power prior to takeoff.

[@ronaldvanengen1887]

They have a product called AutoLean which is certified and Does the leaning for you 1 less thing to worry with!! ❤😊

[@benderaviation]

Great content from your channel. You're going to take off this year!

[@ManandaMooney]

pun intended? Thanks Bender!

[@LarryPortouw]

Remember to set your O2 for density altitude, not indicated altitude. On very warm summer days, DA can be several thousand feet above indicated altitude.

[@ManandaMooney]

Sage advice. I also fly with a pulse oximeter and verify my SpO2 in flight. I’d recommend everyone do the same to verify you’re getting the appropriate amount of O2.

[@nathanhyland]

Proper mountain flying instruction.. good sources for that?

[@nathanhyland]

.... probably here... kzbin.info/www/bejne/epa3nHijpLF2mrc&ab_channel=ManandaMooney

[@b3_Media]

SO GOOD!

[@ManandaMooney]

Thanks Ben!

[@nickxidis9571]

Curious on your thought on leaning for takeoff at high altitude do use EGT or max power at lower RPM’s?

[@ManandaMooney]

Hi Nick, I use a combination of EGT and Fuel Flow. I've never heard of anyone using lower RPM for takeoff? That seems like a bad idea to me. Care to elaborate?

[@nickxidis9571]

@@ManandaMooney should have worded better. Using EGT seems like a good approach. I've also heard folks running up to ~1700 or so and leaning to peak rpm as a technique to find max power.

[@aaronhanes1828]

dude that is a cool paint scheme! is that original or did someone do it at some point?

[@ManandaMooney]

It was redone in the mid-90's. It was done to match an original scheme though.

[@austingunn734]

Excellent video! Question: do you adjust your O2 flow based on your pressure altitude? Density altitude? Thanks!

[@ManandaMooney]

Thanks Austin. I typically adjust my regulator to the flight altitude. That said, I live at 6,000 ft. and am acclimated to higher altitude. I also fly with a pulse oximeter and verify my SpO2 in flight. If you’re coming from sea level, you should probably use the higher of either DA or Baro Altitude just to be safe.

[@paulcrooks3742]

well explained

[@ManandaMooney]

Thanks for the feedback Paul. I appreciate it!

[@mikedial7870]

Great content keep it up 👍

[@ManandaMooney]

Thanks Mike, will do!

[@brlove00]

Good job again!

[@ManandaMooney]

Thanks BJ Love. We've got to arrange a fly-in sometime soon.

[@budowens6478]

What is the service ceiling on your Mooney?

[@ManandaMooney]

The M20C POH lists 17,200 as the service ceiling. Keep in mind, that’s standard load, on a standard day. I’ve had mine all the way up to FL200 with just me and half tanks.

[@budowens6478]

@@ManandaMooney thanks

[@charliedickey4411]

Christian, your channel is by far one of the best Avation channels on KZbin right now. It’s been really cool to see such good avation films that cover the landscape of Colorado that I’ve wanted to fly over for as long as I can remember. I have lived in CO Springs my whole life and recently completed my CFII. I would love the opportunity to come and fly with you in the right seat if you would have me. I’m happy to send you my email address if you want to communicate further.

[@ManandaMooney]

Charlie, I really appreciate your kind remarks. It would be my pleasure to fly with you - in fact, thanks to COVID, I haven't flown with anyone in months and am nearly due for an IPC. Maybe we could work out a deal?

[@charliedickey4411]

@@ManandaMooney Absolutely! Why don’t you send me an email and we could work out a date and time that works for both of us! [e-mail]

[@grwaitemd]

would there be a need for a carbon monoxide monitor?

[@ManandaMooney]

Yup, always. If you watch some of my other videos you'll see a rather bulky CO detector stuck to the right side of my panel. I recommend every pilot fly with a CO detector.

[@PA28-181]

You the best!

[@ManandaMooney]

Thanks M. Much appreciated!