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Might be considering a 4 over an 8...plus a few other ponderings
- Thread starter wickedsprint
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smokyray
Well Known Member
Short Race...
Tony,
I bought my -4 tail kit in 1989 simply based on a picture in a magazine of a -4 with Van's "total performance" moniker beside it. I thought it looked cool and would be my 180 mph super cub. 1500 hours and 20 years later I still feel that way. It all depends on what you want, can afford or need. All the RV's are compromise airplanes, great compromise, but good at several things, not just one. If I could afford an Extra 300, that's what I would own, it's perfect for what I do. The Rocket gives me some of the Extra's capability at alot less cost. You have the luxury of alot of inputs to help you decide, for me, like everything, I dove in head first...
Smokey
HR2
The F16 with no external stores will do 800 knots on the deck, no worries. Been there done that. Racing from a dead start is another story...check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmdbIhtmDfk
Tony,
I bought my -4 tail kit in 1989 simply based on a picture in a magazine of a -4 with Van's "total performance" moniker beside it. I thought it looked cool and would be my 180 mph super cub. 1500 hours and 20 years later I still feel that way. It all depends on what you want, can afford or need. All the RV's are compromise airplanes, great compromise, but good at several things, not just one. If I could afford an Extra 300, that's what I would own, it's perfect for what I do. The Rocket gives me some of the Extra's capability at alot less cost. You have the luxury of alot of inputs to help you decide, for me, like everything, I dove in head first...
Smokey
HR2
The F16 with no external stores will do 800 knots on the deck, no worries. Been there done that. Racing from a dead start is another story...check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmdbIhtmDfk
wickedsprint
Well Known Member
Thank you again everyone who gave inputs, they have all been very helpful.
I think I have re-adjusted thoughts over to the O-320 for the previous weight savings and the fact that it is less abusive on airframes and props vibration-wise.
Prop, I still really like the idea of a CS composite. All research so far has strongly convinced me that I should look pretty hard at the MT two blade setups. They are light, and they have a pretty solid history with composite props. I'd probably sill go with MT or a Catto if I change my mind towards a FP.
Avionics - I'm leaning towards a Dynon D10A on top with their D10 for engine monitoring. I also considered the single boxes that do both, that is also always an option, something like their D180 perhaps, although for similar price and weight the two smaller boxes give slightly better redundancy.
Radio and transponder will be something stolen from the glider community, likely Becker.
I think I have re-adjusted thoughts over to the O-320 for the previous weight savings and the fact that it is less abusive on airframes and props vibration-wise.
Prop, I still really like the idea of a CS composite. All research so far has strongly convinced me that I should look pretty hard at the MT two blade setups. They are light, and they have a pretty solid history with composite props. I'd probably sill go with MT or a Catto if I change my mind towards a FP.
Avionics - I'm leaning towards a Dynon D10A on top with their D10 for engine monitoring. I also considered the single boxes that do both, that is also always an option, something like their D180 perhaps, although for similar price and weight the two smaller boxes give slightly better redundancy.
Radio and transponder will be something stolen from the glider community, likely Becker.
That plane is also a compromise...... and they are very transparent about it..... You only need an "Extra 300" THOUSAND DOLLARS to get one
