I pm'd the resident RV-6 speed demon looking for ways to tweak my -7. I wanted to know how weight reduction affected cruise speed. He said as a rule of thumb, a 100 lbs reduction in weight will increase speed by 1 knot.
Does anyone have a rule of thumb for climb performance ? I know engine size, speed, air density, altitude etc.... will all have an effect on climb performance. I'm looking for something like : as a rule of thumb, at 4000 feet ASL in standard conditions a 25 lb. reduction in weight will yield a 100 fpm climb increase.
Or something like that.
I'm curious because I think I can save about 15 - 20 lbs by switching from steam gauges to a glass EFIS. It's a bit of work and I'm looking for an increase in performance. Just curious as to how much difference it will make overall and whether it's worth it.
Thanks,
Darren
Does anyone have a rule of thumb for climb performance ? I know engine size, speed, air density, altitude etc.... will all have an effect on climb performance. I'm looking for something like : as a rule of thumb, at 4000 feet ASL in standard conditions a 25 lb. reduction in weight will yield a 100 fpm climb increase.
Or something like that.
I'm curious because I think I can save about 15 - 20 lbs by switching from steam gauges to a glass EFIS. It's a bit of work and I'm looking for an increase in performance. Just curious as to how much difference it will make overall and whether it's worth it.
Thanks,
Darren