Looks good Al, I will change your status on my RV-9 owner list. Time for you to change your signature line.
Congrats! Very exciting!...........Can you tell me where you got that cushion in the left seat?
Well done Al - I'll be curious to hear how you like her compared to your 4 (3?). Also, nice job on the 9A to 9 conversion.
Now I need someone to kick my butt...
Did some testing. Pretty happy with the performance.
8k, 75% power, 2500 rpm, 180 mph TAS.
8k has nice performance but 11,5k - 12,5k, the doggone thing just comes alive with speed and efficiency. My old -6 would start to sit on its tail at those altitudes. Your Tailwheel -9 is Vans best kept secret. Hard to believe that out of 10,000 flying RV's, only 43 or so folks know the secret...... less than ? of 1%.
Enjoy being unique. It's a great achievement and welcome to the club.
Did some testing. Pretty happy with the performance.
8k, 75% power, 2500 rpm, 180 mph TAS.
Al,
Your seeing better temps than I am but I am still breaking the engine in - mine are around 390 - 405. Also what are your settings for your manifold pressures on you GRT?
Congratulation!!!
@ Grubbat:
According to the VANS Hobbsmeter there are 1064 flying 9s around:
https://www.vansaircraft.com/public/first-flights.htm