Spits & Hurri's to 25,000 + feet in RL?

[Catseye]

Originally Posted by SEE

Try testing and post findings but try this as well - as soon as wheels up, 3000 RPM Straight and Level to 200MPH+, set PP to approx 2,700 rpm then start a full throttle climb at around 2500 feet per minute - this seems to give me optimum engine temps and best time to around 18K.

Great information!!

I haven't pushed these rpm settings yet for extended time as I've been concerned about overheating issues.

So you hold the rpm at 2,700 - by continuing to modify pitch as altitude rises in order to hold the 2500 ft/min climb all the way to 18k?

Thanks for ino.