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How To Correctly Lean

Ever wondered why we have to lean our engine? In this video we discuss not only the proper method with leaning our aircrafts engine, but also the science of why density altitude can cause us to want to take off with less fuel to air.

In this lesson we learn how to properly lean out the fuel air mixture controls. We initially discuss the science in why this procedure is important and the effects of if we do not lean. Furthermore we talk about the proper technique for both the G1000 with lean assist and for aircraft that do not have lean assist.

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