---------------------------------------------------------- RV4-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 04/11/04: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 07:53 AM - Re: Anyone heard of an RV-4 w/ an O-290 on it ? (Steve Mullins) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 07:53:47 AM PST US From: "Steve Mullins" Subject: RE: RV4-List: Anyone heard of an RV-4 w/ an O-290 on it ? --> RV4-List message posted by: "Steve Mullins" I have an 0-290 in my RV-4 and love it. It is not nearly as fast as the higher hp birds, but it is easy on the gas and does the aerobatics that I am comfortable with just fine. Lots of rolls and hammerheads, split esses, a few loops, etc. Mine cruises at about 140 mph at 65% power and burns a little more than 5 gph. I think the mount is the same as the 0-320, but I didn't build my RV so can't be sure. Landing approach is 65-70 solo, a bit faster dual, indicated stall is 50 mph. The only shortcoming with the lighter engine up front is that passenger weight and storage are issues. I am 190, and with my 140 lb partner and 30 lbs of baggage behind her seat, the aircraft starts to get very sensitive in pitch. I installed some straps to hold a small backpack on top of the battery storage area between my legs to put a bit more weight forward. I have a wooden (light) prop and no harmonic balancer on the nose, both contribute to my light nose. It is not a problem solo or with light passengers. Steve D. Mullins Associate Professor of Economics Drury University 4178737299 (office) 4178895609 (home) -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv4-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv4-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of C. Rabaut Subject: RV4-List: Anyone heard of an RV-4 w/ an O-290 on it ? --> RV4-List message posted by: "C. Rabaut" Okay experts (and the rest of you), Has anyone ever heard of an RV-4 with an O-290 mounted on the nose? Will the same conical mount for the O-320 work for the O-290 also? How does an RV-4 fly (take-off, cruise, aerobatics, landing wise) with less than 150 HP ? Thanks, in advance, for all replies. Chuck == == == ==