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1. 01:43 AM - Subject: Potential new -3 builder (Bob Hodgson)
2. 06:52 AM - Re: RV3-List Digest: 3 Msgs - 02/11/04 (Ron Rosenberg)
3. 08:52 AM - Re: Re: RV3-List Digest: 3 Msgs - 02/11/04 (Johnny Johnson)
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| Subject: | Potential new -3 builder |
--> RV3-List message posted by: "Bob Hodgson" <bob@hodgson252.freeserve.co.uk>
Randy,
The RV3 gross weights are for aerobatic factors (+6 / -3). I think you could
use a higher gross for non-aerobatic flight (especially in the States where
you can choose your own gross wt ??)
The original RV3 was 1050 lbs with 24 gals fuselage fuel. I think the 1100
lbs refers to a -3 with 30 gals wing fuel.
As far as the wing spar is concerned, I suppose the max gross usable for
Utility factors would be roughly 1100 x 6 / 4.4 = 1500, but there's more to
it than that (gear strength for example). I believe some use around 1250
lbs. I've tried Van's for advice on this, but with no luck. Perhaps you
could ask them as you're local, and let us all know!
Sorry about the accident.
Bob (UK)
-3B cockpit
----- Original Message ----- >
> Time: 08:55:02 PM PST US
> From: "Randy Lervold" <randy@rv-8.com>
> Subject: RV3-List: Potential new -3 builder
>
> --> RV3-List message posted by: "Randy Lervold" <randy@rv-8.com>
>
> Having admired the RV-3 for many years now, but having built an RV-8, I am
> finally about to take the plunge and order an RV-3 kit. My RV-8 is now
gone
> and it's time for another project. I'm now in the "due diligence" phase
and
> have a few questions for you RV-3 guys...
>
> 1) What gross weight are you using? The Van's number of 1100 lbs with a
775
> lb empty weight leaves a useful load of 330 lbs. Then deducting 180 lbs
for
> 30 gallons of fuel only leaves 150 lbs for the pilot & gear. I'm not a big
> guy, but I do weigh 170 with clothes on. I'm guessing many RV-3s are being
> flown at 1200 lbs when full up. Please let me know what your empty weights
> and gross weights are.
>
> 2) I am thinking of putting up an RV-3 web site -- would you guys find a
> "registry" listing all builders/owners who wish to be listed, and a few
> pertinent facts about each such as power train, empty weights, etc.,
useful?
>
> Randy Lervold
> RV-3 almost
> RV-8 N558RL, 368 hrs
> www.rv-8.com
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| Subject: | RE: RV3-List Digest: 3 Msgs - 02/11/04 |
--> RV3-List message posted by: "Ron Rosenberg" <ronr@medicalpmrg.com>
I bought a flying RV3 with a listed GW of 1175, with an empty weight of 790.
Just finished the conversion to the 3B wing (quickbuild). Haven't flown
much in the past 6 weeks (business travel and trying to track down an oil
leak).
My "3" has an O320-E2D and Catto 3-blade.
Would like to participate in a "registry".
Located North of San Francisco.
Ron Rosenberg, PA, MPH
Practice Management Resource Group, Inc.
www.medicalpmrg.com - (800)230-4923
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Subject: RV3-List Digest: 3 Msgs - 02/11/04
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Time: 08:55:02 PM PST US
From: "Randy Lervold" <randy@rv-8.com>
Subject: RV3-List: Potential new -3 builder
--> RV3-List message posted by: "Randy Lervold" <randy@rv-8.com>
Having admired the RV-3 for many years now, but having built an RV-8, I am
finally about to take the plunge and order an RV-3 kit. My RV-8 is now gone
and it's time for another project. I'm now in the "due diligence" phase and
have a few questions for you RV-3 guys...
1) What gross weight are you using? The Van's number of 1100 lbs with a 775
lb empty weight leaves a useful load of 330 lbs. Then deducting 180 lbs for
30 gallons of fuel only leaves 150 lbs for the pilot & gear. I'm not a big
guy, but I do weigh 170 with clothes on. I'm guessing many RV-3s are being
flown at 1200 lbs when full up. Please let me know what your empty weights
and gross weights are.
2) I am thinking of putting up an RV-3 web site -- would you guys find a
"registry" listing all builders/owners who wish to be listed, and a few
pertinent facts about each such as power train, empty weights, etc., useful?
Randy Lervold
RV-3 almost
RV-8 N558RL, 368 hrs
www.rv-8.com
advertising on the Matronics Forums.
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| Subject: | RE: RV3-List Digest: 3 Msgs - 02/11/04 |
--> RV3-List message posted by: "Johnny Johnson" <Johnny@wiktel.com>
How did the wing conversion go? Does it turn out to be major surgery or is
it pretty straight forward?
Johnny Johnson
49MM RV-3A
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv3-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv3-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Ron Rosenberg
Subject: RV3-List: RE: RV3-List Digest: 3 Msgs - 02/11/04
--> RV3-List message posted by: "Ron Rosenberg" <ronr@medicalpmrg.com>
I bought a flying RV3 with a listed GW of 1175, with an empty weight of 790.
Just finished the conversion to the 3B wing (quickbuild). Haven't flown
much in the past 6 weeks (business travel and trying to track down an oil
leak).
My "3" has an O320-E2D and Catto 3-blade.
Would like to participate in a "registry".
Located North of San Francisco.
Ron Rosenberg, PA, MPH
Practice Management Resource Group, Inc.
www.medicalpmrg.com - (800)230-4923
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv3-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv3-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of RV3-List Digest
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Subject: RV3-List Digest: 3 Msgs - 02/11/04
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Time: 08:55:02 PM PST US
From: "Randy Lervold" <randy@rv-8.com>
Subject: RV3-List: Potential new -3 builder
--> RV3-List message posted by: "Randy Lervold" <randy@rv-8.com>
Having admired the RV-3 for many years now, but having built an RV-8, I am
finally about to take the plunge and order an RV-3 kit. My RV-8 is now gone
and it's time for another project. I'm now in the "due diligence" phase and
have a few questions for you RV-3 guys...
1) What gross weight are you using? The Van's number of 1100 lbs with a 775
lb empty weight leaves a useful load of 330 lbs. Then deducting 180 lbs for
30 gallons of fuel only leaves 150 lbs for the pilot & gear. I'm not a big
guy, but I do weigh 170 with clothes on. I'm guessing many RV-3s are being
flown at 1200 lbs when full up. Please let me know what your empty weights
and gross weights are.
2) I am thinking of putting up an RV-3 web site -- would you guys find a
"registry" listing all builders/owners who wish to be listed, and a few
pertinent facts about each such as power train, empty weights, etc., useful?
Randy Lervold
RV-3 almost
RV-8 N558RL, 368 hrs
www.rv-8.com
advertising on the Matronics Forums.
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