Barbeau
Member
I just got a RV6A, and it seems performances are a bit far from Van's data.
I did some tests and what I found is the following
AT 65% power (engine is O360), aicraft leveled, cruise speed is about 140kts at 3000Fts
Cruise speed seems a bit low, and what I saw is the elevator control a bit pitch down, counterweight is about 1/2' over top surface.
So it means more drag.
First of all I thing that the elevator control should be perfectly straight with elevator.
Do you thing it has small or great impact on cruise speed ?
How to fix it? (engine or elevator)
Many thanks in advance
Bernard
I did some tests and what I found is the following
AT 65% power (engine is O360), aicraft leveled, cruise speed is about 140kts at 3000Fts
Cruise speed seems a bit low, and what I saw is the elevator control a bit pitch down, counterweight is about 1/2' over top surface.
So it means more drag.
First of all I thing that the elevator control should be perfectly straight with elevator.
Do you thing it has small or great impact on cruise speed ?
How to fix it? (engine or elevator)
Many thanks in advance
Bernard