bobmarkert
Well Known Member
I've searched the forum for power runs and don't have a good feeling about the way to do a full power run on my RV8.
I consider myself a relatively inexperienced Tailwheel pilot with about 120 hrs of Tailwheel time ( my 12,500+ total time doesn't translate to tail wheels!!!)
I'm configuring my G3X in my RV8 and came across this Statement in the manual concerning an engine vibration test:
"Gradually increase power from idle to full throttle and back to idle over the course of 1-2 minutes, the test data is displayed as the test progresses."
Internal alarms went off as I envisioned a full power run-up putting me on my nose... Even if I held full aft stick.
ok.... No speculation please.... I would prefer to hear from the true masters of the RV Tailwheel community..... What say ye....hold brakes?..... Weight the tail wheel?..... Don't do it?......
Thank You
Grasshopper Bob
I consider myself a relatively inexperienced Tailwheel pilot with about 120 hrs of Tailwheel time ( my 12,500+ total time doesn't translate to tail wheels!!!)
I'm configuring my G3X in my RV8 and came across this Statement in the manual concerning an engine vibration test:
"Gradually increase power from idle to full throttle and back to idle over the course of 1-2 minutes, the test data is displayed as the test progresses."
Internal alarms went off as I envisioned a full power run-up putting me on my nose... Even if I held full aft stick.
ok.... No speculation please.... I would prefer to hear from the true masters of the RV Tailwheel community..... What say ye....hold brakes?..... Weight the tail wheel?..... Don't do it?......
Thank You
Grasshopper Bob