---------------------------------------------------------- RV4-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 10/18/04: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 01:37 AM - Re: RV4-List Prop Shaft Extension (Alfredo Santoro) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 01:37:30 AM PST US From: "Alfredo Santoro" Subject: RV4-List: Re: RV4-List Prop Shaft Extension --> RV4-List message posted by: "Alfredo Santoro" Thanks, Bob. You guys are wonderful, and my ideas are much clearer now, due to your answers and experiences. As a matter of fact I will make sure my plane will have a 2 1/4" prop extension. Sincerely Alfredo. ----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: RV4-List: >Re: Rivets on RVs > --> RV4-List message posted by: Oldsfolks@aol.com > > I have built two RV-4's and have done just fun aerobatics in both. I used a > 150 HP Lycoming with a wood prop on both. The first RV-4 had a 4" prop > extension and the second has a 2 1/4" prop extension. The new finish kit has the > cowl for C/S or fixed prop using a 2 1/4" extension. I had up to 5 1/5 G's > positive and 3 1/2 negative on the first plane and flew 700 hours on it. > I like the 150 HP RV-4 because I use a mixture of auto 87 octane and 100 LL > avgas. This makes my flying more affordable. > If you do smooth aerobatics,and pay attention to the manuvering speed you > will be OK, I think. > You'll love the RV-4. > > > Bob Olds RV-4 , N1191X > A&P , EAA Tech. Counselor > Charleston,Arkansas > Real Aviators Fly Taildraggers > >