We describe the functionalties of the black, blue and red lever in the cockpit.
Throttle (black lever)
A standard equipment.
It regulates the engine’s rpm, and acts much like a gas pedal in a car.
On a normal flight, we set the power to about 75 percent of the power.
The maximum power is used during take-off.
Keeping the engine at its highest rpm for longer can cause it to overheat.
Mixture (red)
The red lever regulates the amount of fuel mixture supplied to the engine.
We reduce it when we reach an altitude of 3,000 feet or higher.
It is best to adjust the amount following the behavior of the engine.
The reduction to zero cuts off fuel and stops the engine.
Propeller RPM (blue)
The blue lever controls the tilt of the propeller blades.
It works a bit like a gearbox in a car.
Set it to 100% for takeoffs and landings.
This allows good engine performance to be maintained at lower rpm and significantly reduces fuel consumption.
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