Nihon_Ni
Well Known Member
I've researched the CS vs FP question a lot, but have not been able to find an answer to the question that bothers me the most. I know both props have their pros and cons, but I want to limit this discussion to each prop's effect on CG.
I'm building an RV-8 with Grove gear, planning to install a Lycoming IO-360-M1B. I want to be able to load 2 bubbas (200 lbs ea), ~42 gals of fuel, and be able to max out each baggage area without running into CG issues. I know that load will likely put me in the 1900 lb gross weight neighborhood, but I could either accept a higher GW or off load fuel.
My big concern is if I install a Catto three blade, will that limit the amount of baggage I can put in the aft baggage hold? If I need the heavier CS prop on the nose for this max gross mission, I'm willing to carry ballast around on solo flights, which probably won't be that often. My wife and I typically fly together or I'll fly with a friend, so it's rare that I go up solo. My goal is to have the best envelope for cross country flying.
To guys with Catto and Hartzel props, do you find yourself running into CG issues at max gross, or is this something I really don't need to worry about?
Thanks,
Rob
I'm building an RV-8 with Grove gear, planning to install a Lycoming IO-360-M1B. I want to be able to load 2 bubbas (200 lbs ea), ~42 gals of fuel, and be able to max out each baggage area without running into CG issues. I know that load will likely put me in the 1900 lb gross weight neighborhood, but I could either accept a higher GW or off load fuel.
My big concern is if I install a Catto three blade, will that limit the amount of baggage I can put in the aft baggage hold? If I need the heavier CS prop on the nose for this max gross mission, I'm willing to carry ballast around on solo flights, which probably won't be that often. My wife and I typically fly together or I'll fly with a friend, so it's rare that I go up solo. My goal is to have the best envelope for cross country flying.
To guys with Catto and Hartzel props, do you find yourself running into CG issues at max gross, or is this something I really don't need to worry about?
Thanks,
Rob