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1. 03:13 AM - RV-4 raised turtledeck (Bill French)
2. 07:46 AM - Re: RV-4 raised turtledeck (LessDragProd@aol.com)
3. 08:09 AM - Re: RV-4 raised turtledeck (Bill French)
4. 11:04 AM - Re: RV-4 raised turtledeck (Bill French)
5. 12:16 PM - [PLEASE READ] More What Listers Are Saying... (Matt Dralle)
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| Subject: | RV-4 raised turtledeck |
--> RV4-List message posted by: Bill French <wrfrench@cogeco.ca>
Hi, Folks,
I'm new to the list and have searched the archives to no avail.
I've seen two pictures of RV-4s with raised rear turtledecks - one by
Dave Anders and another which I wasn't able to get the N number.
Does any one have info on this mod and is it something that is regularly
done?
What would be the benefits other than aesthetically pleasing?
Bill French
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| Subject: | Re: RV-4 raised turtledeck |
--> RV4-List message posted by: LessDragProd@aol.com
Hi Bill,
The Turtledeck on the RV-4 is the standard configuration for the aft
fuselage on the Harmon Rocket II. All of the Harmon Rocket II fuselage parts
from
the passenger seatback bulkhead to the rear bulkhead are RV-4 parts, except
the top skin. The top of the RV-4 fuselage bulkheads are cut off, the HR2 top
bulkhead pieces are added in with the new top skin. (Ask me how I know. :-)
)
The RV-4 canopy frame can be modified at the rear to fit the new Turtledeck.
I don't know if anything needs to be done for the RV-4 canopy to fit to the
Turtledeck.
The Turtledeck bulkheads and top skin can be purchased from John Harmon.
(661) 836-1028. I'm sure he can give you additional information on the canopy
and canopy frame.
(I believe the green RV-4 with the Turtledeck is based at Bakersfield, near
John's shop.)
The real advantage of the mod is less drag.
The bubble canopy was developed during W.W.II for better all around
visibility, regardless of the extra drag.
If you doubt this statement, just look at the canopy modifications on the
fastest P-51D's that race at Reno.
Regards,
Jim Ayers
Less Drag Products, Inc.
In a message dated 11/20/2004 3:14:25 AM Pacific Standard Time,
wrfrench@cogeco.ca writes:
--> RV4-List message posted by: Bill French <wrfrench@cogeco.ca>
Hi, Folks,
I'm new to the list and have searched the archives to no avail.
I've seen two pictures of RV-4s with raised rear turtledecks - one by
Dave Anders and another which I wasn't able to get the N number.
Does any one have info on this mod and is it something that is regularly
done?
What would be the benefits other than aesthetically pleasing?
Bill French
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| Subject: | Re: RV-4 raised turtledeck |
--> RV4-List message posted by: Bill French <wrfrench@cogeco.ca>
Hi, Jim,
Thanks for the info - really like the looks of the -4 fastback - now to
just get started on a project especially since the parts and design are
readily available.
Bill French
LessDragProd@aol.com wrote:
>--> RV4-List message posted by: LessDragProd@aol.com
>
>
>Hi Bill,
>
>The Turtledeck on the RV-4 is the standard configuration for the aft
>fuselage on the Harmon Rocket II. All of the Harmon Rocket II fuselage parts
from
>the passenger seatback bulkhead to the rear bulkhead are RV-4 parts, except
>the top skin. The top of the RV-4 fuselage bulkheads are cut off, the HR2 top
>bulkhead pieces are added in with the new top skin. (Ask me how I know. :-)
>)
>
>The RV-4 canopy frame can be modified at the rear to fit the new Turtledeck.
>I don't know if anything needs to be done for the RV-4 canopy to fit to the
>Turtledeck.
>
>The Turtledeck bulkheads and top skin can be purchased from John Harmon.
>(661) 836-1028. I'm sure he can give you additional information on the canopy
>and canopy frame.
>(I believe the green RV-4 with the Turtledeck is based at Bakersfield, near
>John's shop.)
>
>The real advantage of the mod is less drag.
>The bubble canopy was developed during W.W.II for better all around
>visibility, regardless of the extra drag.
>If you doubt this statement, just look at the canopy modifications on the
>fastest P-51D's that race at Reno.
>
>Regards,
>Jim Ayers
>Less Drag Products, Inc.
>
>
>In a message dated 11/20/2004 3:14:25 AM Pacific Standard Time,
>wrfrench@cogeco.ca writes:
>
>--> RV4-List message posted by: Bill French <wrfrench@cogeco.ca>
>
>Hi, Folks,
>
>I'm new to the list and have searched the archives to no avail.
>
>I've seen two pictures of RV-4s with raised rear turtledecks - one by
>Dave Anders and another which I wasn't able to get the N number.
>
>Does any one have info on this mod and is it something that is regularly
>done?
>
>What would be the benefits other than aesthetically pleasing?
>
>Bill French
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: RV-4 raised turtledeck |
--> RV4-List message posted by: Bill French <wrfrench@cogeco.ca>
Hi, Bill,
Just reread the reply again - and am asking how you know - do you have
any pics or a web page showing the fruits of your labor?
Bill French
LessDragProd@aol.com wrote:
>--> RV4-List message posted by: LessDragProd@aol.com
>
>
>Hi Bill,
>
>The Turtledeck on the RV-4 is the standard configuration for the aft
>fuselage on the Harmon Rocket II. All of the Harmon Rocket II fuselage parts
from
>the passenger seatback bulkhead to the rear bulkhead are RV-4 parts, except
>the top skin. The top of the RV-4 fuselage bulkheads are cut off, the HR2 top
>bulkhead pieces are added in with the new top skin. (Ask me how I know. :-)
>)
>
>The RV-4 canopy frame can be modified at the rear to fit the new Turtledeck.
>I don't know if anything needs to be done for the RV-4 canopy to fit to the
>Turtledeck.
>
>The Turtledeck bulkheads and top skin can be purchased from John Harmon.
>(661) 836-1028. I'm sure he can give you additional information on the canopy
>and canopy frame.
>(I believe the green RV-4 with the Turtledeck is based at Bakersfield, near
>John's shop.)
>
>The real advantage of the mod is less drag.
>The bubble canopy was developed during W.W.II for better all around
>visibility, regardless of the extra drag.
>If you doubt this statement, just look at the canopy modifications on the
>fastest P-51D's that race at Reno.
>
>Regards,
>Jim Ayers
>Less Drag Products, Inc.
>
>
>In a message dated 11/20/2004 3:14:25 AM Pacific Standard Time,
>wrfrench@cogeco.ca writes:
>
>--> RV4-List message posted by: Bill French <wrfrench@cogeco.ca>
>
>Hi, Folks,
>
>I'm new to the list and have searched the archives to no avail.
>
>I've seen two pictures of RV-4s with raised rear turtledecks - one by
>Dave Anders and another which I wasn't able to get the N number.
>
>Does any one have info on this mod and is it something that is regularly
>done?
>
>What would be the benefits other than aesthetically pleasing?
>
>Bill French
>
>
>
>
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