I think there are strobe applications for mobile phones that can do it.
Yes, though with a CS prop the prop RPM does not have a first order effect on the power absorbed by the prop (and thus the thrust produced). If the RPM is down say 2% then the blade pitch will auto adjust to be a bit coarser.
With a fixed pitch prop the difference is massive - a third power of the RPM - and a very small RPM indicator error will produce a large performance difference.
I have a Nokia app which gives you the RPM from the sound
A very easy way to measure power would be to tie the aircraft to a scale and measure the newtons at full takeoff power. Do that with two TB20s and you can see if power given by the engine is different.
I challenge you to find a suitable attachment point for the rope
I'll collect more data during following days and try to draw some conclusions.
FL110, OAT -1
- 2400/19, peak EGT, IAS 116, TAS 137, 38 lph
- 2400/19, ROP, IAS 121, TAS 143, 42 lph
FL110, OAT +5
- 2400/19, ROP, IAS 118, TAS 142, 43 lph
FL100. OAT +5
- 2400/20, ROP, IAS 120, TAS 141, 46 lph
It was full throttle in all cases. Tomorrow I'll fly at lower altitude and I'll post results.
6500 ft, OAT +15
2300/21.5, peak EGT, IAS 124, TAS 138, 38 lph
2300/22.5, ROP, IAS 130, TAS, 146, 50 lph
2400/22, peak EGT, IAS 125, TAS 140, 41 lph
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What do you get at 2400/23", say at 2000-3000ft, peak EGT?
Peak EGT should be about 11.5 USG/hr (43.5 litres/hr).
Your
2400/22, peak EGT, IAS 125, TAS 140, 41 lph
seems closest to that, and it does seem slow.
2000 ft, OAT +23
6500 ft, OAT +15 (density altitude 7600 ft)
2400/23, IAS 130, 47 LPH, peak EGT
130 IAS is definitely way too slow.
Even for ISA+12.
Also 47LPH is not peak EGT. It is well ROP so you should be going even faster.
Something does not add up. At 2400/23", low level, your EGTs should peak at a common flow rate of about 43.5LPH. I would bet that whatever is responsible for this much richer "peak" is also responsible for the low engine power output.
Have you done the GAMI test i.e. checked that all cylinders reach peak EGT at roughly the same time as you lean?