lors01(at)msn.com
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 Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 7:42 am Post subject: AOA & longer wing (was 6a level) |
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Thanks to all who answered the AOA question, just the info I needed.
There were two reasons for the 3 feet more wing span. Wanted to keep the same (or slightly lower) wing loading as my light RV-4 (now around 920 lbs). Engine will be a 300 HP 3 rotary Mazda 20B. FWF weight will be same as IO - 360 with CS prop.
Low stall speed is important to me when doing engine development stuff. The other reason was mission profile. Plane will be used primarily for long distance cruising between here (Florida) and Colorado where the destination airport is at 8000 MSL. Cruise altitude target is 18,000 ft or more where the longer wing will help (I think). The big engine was needed so that ample HP would be available at that altitude. (I hate turbos).
Top speed was not a priority and I will never know what it is. My biggest worry is that the longer wing will flutter and self destruct before the engine runs out of steam. Flutter tests to factory redline (230 mph) will be approached with utmost caution.
Tracy Crook
13B powered RV-4 - 1550 hrs
20B powered RV-8 - Hangar queen so far
Hi Tracy,
How come you extended your std. RV-8 Wings to become 3ft. longer?
Just curious to find out your reason.
Do not archive
SNIP
...on my "long wing" RV-8. Span is 3 feet longer than stock ...
SNIP
Tracy Crook
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