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     1. 11:52 PM - RV3 builder  (tmc664@comcast.net)
 
 
 
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Time: 11:52:46 PM PST US
From: tmc664@comcast.net
Subject: RV3-List: RV3 builder

--> RV3-List message posted by: tmc664@comcast.net

Hi all
I used to frequent this list long ago but have since put almost 2000 hours on two
RV3s in the last 15 years.  I built both of them and did a few uprades on the
second one.  Nothing drastic but just a little customizing for the type of
flying I do.
RV3 #1170
N978TM
0320 lyc pumped up to 170+ hp
10:1 pistons, ceramic coated
Vetterman 4 single exhaust
Tip over canopy
Extended range wing fuel tanks (18 gal per side)
Lamb tires and Klaus Zavier wheel pants
One mag/ lightspeed EI
Increased area on elevator trim tab
Decreased wing angle incidence
Adj horiz stab so 0 trim tab deflection @ 180 mph indicated
Adj vert stab for 0 trim @ 180mph indicated
Full aft trim gets me to best glide AS of 105 mph
I've done some prop testing for Craig Catto
Currently using  a Catto race prop and a Performance cruise prop
Have participated in 5 EAA cross country races from APV to WIA in the 160hp class,
winng my fair share of them
Been a participant in the RACE ( Rutan And Canard Enthusiassts) performance trials
Am a great listener to those who have made RVs go Really Really fast. (Dave Anders
RV4,  Tracy Sailers RV6)
I have opions on almost everthing about RV3s I've done and seen , both good and
BAD.
Please contact me if you have any questions on building or flying RV3s.
I do not pretend to be an expert but I've been there, done that on a lot of issues.
Happy Flying
Tom

Hi all
I used to frequent this list long ago but have since put almost 2000 hours on two
RV3s in the last 15 years. I built both of them and did a few uprades on the
second one. Nothing drastic but just a little customizing for the type of flying
I do.
RV3 #1170
N978TM
0320 lyc pumped up to 170+ hp
10:1 pistons, ceramic coated
Vetterman 4 single exhaust
Tip over canopy
Extended range wing fuel tanks (18 gal per side)
Lamb tires and Klaus Zavier wheel pants
One mag/ lightspeed EI
Increased area on elevator trim tab
Decreased wing angle incidence
Adj horiz stab so 0 trim tab deflection @ 180 mph indicated
Adj vert stab for 0 trim @ 180mph indicated
Full aft trim gets me to best glide AS of 105 mph
I've done some prop testing for Craig Catto
Currently usinga Catto race prop and a Performance cruise prop
Have participated in 5 EAA cross country races from APV to WIA in the 160hp class,
winng my fair share of them
Been a participant in the RACE( Rutan And Canard Enthusiassts) performance trials
Am a great listener to those who have made RVs go Really Really fast. (Dave Anders
RV4, Tracy Sailers RV6)
I have opions on almost everthing about RV3s I've done and seen , both good and
BAD.
Please contact me if you have any questions on building or flying RV3s.
I do not pretend to be an expert but I've been there, done that on a lot of issues.
Happy Flying
Tom