Love the speed of my RV-8!

SkierinGA

Member

• May 1, 2017

• #1

Flew from S. FL (home of the perpetual TFR) to Atlanta last Wed. 8500ft, 180 Knots ground speed - 181KTAS. @ 8.9GPH = 20.3NM/Gal. 2310RPM / 22.9" MP

As a new RV pilot, I REALLY appreciate the performance of this plane. What a great Kit!

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colojo

Well Known Member

• May 1, 2017

• #2

Yep, I love mine, too! Have fun!

 

izzybear

Well Known Member

Friend

• May 1, 2017

• #3

Thanks!

Thanks for the RV-8 build inspiration!!

 

Dugaru

Well Known Member

• May 2, 2017

• #4

It's no -8 but...

I also continue to be amazed at the efficiency of my RV-9A. It's got the same engine as my trusty Warrior did (carbureted O-320), but cruises 40% faster on a slightly lower fuel burn.

And the climb performance. Wow.

 

DanH

Legacy Member

Mentor

• May 2, 2017

• #5

SkierinGA said:

Flew from S. FL (home of the perpetual TFR) to Atlanta last Wed. 8500ft, 180 Knots ground speed - 181KTAS. @ 8.9GPH = 20.3NM/Gal. 2310RPM / 22.9" MP

As a new RV pilot, I REALLY appreciate the performance of this plane. What a great Kit!

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Since the airplane is new to you, perhaps it would be best to fly a NTPS 3-leg calibration run and check that EFIS TAS indication.

 

airguy

Unrepentant fanboy

Sponsor

• May 2, 2017

• #6

Dugaru said:

And the climb performance. Wow.

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Try it with the IO360 and a constant speed prop.