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| Subject: | Sidewall Vent Location |
Rob,
I noticed online that you are a contact for a Harmon Rocket being sold. I am
considering moving from my RV-4 to a Harmon and wanted your 2 cents worth. What
is the upside/downside of a Harmon versus an RV-4? Is it worth the extra
money?
Dwayne
"Still Bitter"
PS- Chris Reeder (sp) busted 2 centrifuges so he is now flying with Beal I think.
He is a hard one to keep track of. He should just come over to the dark
side again and fly the predator.
rob ray <smokyray@yahoo.com> wrote:
I Moved my Odessey PC680 to the firewall 2 years ago. Works great, shortens
the electical lines adds a forward glovebox where the battery used to be (I hinged
the cover) and helps CG, a win-win...
Rob Ray
Steve Mullins <smullins@drury.edu> wrote:
--> RV4-List message posted by: "Steve Mullins"
Hi Charlie,
Thanks for the tip. I love the idea of moving the battery forward. That
would help my weight and balance. I have the 0-290 up front and am currently
limited to less that 160 in the rear seat. Let me know how the battery
relocation goes...
Steven D. Mullins
Associate Professor of Economics
Co-director 06-07 Convocation Series: http://www.drury.edu/post911
"Preparing ethical leaders for the global business community"
The Breech School of Business Administration
Drury University
417.889.5609 (Home)
417.873.7299 (Office)
-----Original Message-----
[mailto:owner-rv4-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Charlie England
Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2006 2:25 PM
--> RV4-List message posted by: Charlie England
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Steven Mullins wrote:
>--> RV4-List message posted by: "Steven Mullins"
>
>
>Thanks Charlie. I will place the back seat vent where you suggest. Do
>you have any suggestions for the front vent local?
>
>Steven D. Mullins PhD.
>Associate Professor of Economics
>Breech School of Business Administration and Economics "Preparing
>Ethical Leaders for the Global Business Community"
>Liberty & Security Convo: http://www.drury.edu/post911
>Drury University: http://www.drury.edu
>Sustainability Speakers Series:
>http://www.drury.edu/sustainability
>
>417.873.7299
>
My front seat vent is a naca below the right cheek & just aft of the
firewall, plumbed to a 2" eyeball just below the rt side of the instrument
panel. Adequate flow but requires scat tube & eyeball. If I were doing it
for the 1st time I'd consider a 'push out' vent below the canopy rail
longeron & more or less in line with the instrument panel (just aft of the
panel bulkhead). Lighter, less work, cheaper, etc.
Might get a little heat from air leakage past the cowl/firewall
intersection, though; some have reported a couple of degrees difference in
OAT probe readings in that neighborhood vs. out in the wing.
It's nice to own one built by someone else; it gives you all kinds of ideas
on what works & what doesn't when you're building your own. I'm looking now
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| Subject: | Sidewall Vent Location |
Hi Dwayne,
The Rocket in a word, Rocks! I flew it from SJC-Arlington-McCall-Minneapolis-here,
2700 miles in 4 days and all I can say is what a nice way to travel. This
particular Rocket is alot like the Bandit, a 97 model with round dials, but
more of them. EI gauges, Navaid Autopilot Sigmatek elec horizon, and Apollo GPS.
Long range tip tanks give it 54 gallons total, enough to go 800 NM easily with
reserve. I flew it at 11,500, 11.5 GPH and 200 Knots true 700 mile legs(for
bladder purposes). Alongside another RV4 it showed 8.2 gph at 160 knots. It
has a very low time Lycon built IO540 that dynoed at 315HP with all the goodies
and runs great and smooth. I really like it. Takeoffs are absolutely a hoot,
makes the -4 feel like a cessna. After a week in it I was crossing the fence
at 75 knots (82 mph) and touching down at 63 knots (70mph) and currently have
it at my 2300' grass strip here at the swamp. I turn off at the same spot as the
Bandit, the big Hartzell really helps it slow
down. The owner is my best friend's brother and he needs to sell it and I'm helping
find an owner that won't wreck it.
Personally, I would buy it if I could, I like it that much. My Dad and I are
building a -6 together to share and keep the Bandit so I can't fathom THREE
RV's....could I? Hmmmm...Anyway, I may take it up to OSH for a couple of days
and see if I get any bites. Chris is asking 105K(which is cheap for a Rocket)
but will entertain offers or trades...he might talk to you about your 4...
Smokey
Dwayne Cowles <dwaynecowles@yahoo.com> wrote:
Rob,
I noticed online that you are a contact for a Harmon Rocket being sold. I am
considering moving from my RV-4 to a Harmon and wanted your 2 cents worth. What
is the upside/downside of a Harmon versus an RV-4? Is it worth the extra
money?
Dwayne
"Still Bitter"
PS- Chris Reeder (sp) busted 2 centrifuges so he is now flying with Beal I think.
He is a hard one to keep track of. He should just come over to the dark
side again and fly the predator.
rob ray <smokyray@yahoo.com> wrote:
I Moved my Odessey PC680 to the firewall 2 years ago. Works great, shortens
the electical lines adds a forward glovebox where the battery used to be (I hinged
the cover) and helps CG, a win-win...
Rob Ray
Steve Mullins <smullins@drury.edu> wrote:
--> RV4-List message posted by: "Steve Mullins"
Hi Charlie,
Thanks for the tip. I love the idea of moving the battery forward. That
would help my weight and balance. I have the 0-290 up front and am currently
limited to less that 160 in the rear seat. Let me know how the battery
relocation goes...
Steven D. Mullins
Associate Professor of Economics
Co-director 06-07 Convocation Series: http://www.drury.edu/post911
"Preparing ethical leaders for the global business community"
The Breech School of Business Administration
Drury University
417.889.5609 (Home)
417.873.7299 (Office)
-----Original Message-----
[mailto:owner-rv4-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Charlie England
Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2006 2:25 PM
--> RV4-List message posted by: Charlie England
-->
Steven Mullins wrote:
>--> RV4-List message posted by: "Steven Mullins"
>
>
>Thanks Charlie. I will place the back seat vent where you suggest. Do
>you have any suggestions for the front vent local?
>
>Steven D. Mullins PhD.
>Associate Professor of Economics
>Breech School of Business Administration and Economics "Preparing
>Ethical Leaders for the Global Business Community"
>Liberty & Security Convo: http://www.drury.edu/post911
>Drury University: http://www.drury.edu
>Sustainability Speakers Series:
>http://www.drury.edu/sustainability
>
>417.873.7299
>
My front seat vent is a naca below the right cheek & just aft of the
firewall, plumbed to a 2" eyeball just below the rt side of the instrument
panel. Adequate flow but requires scat tube & eyeball. If I were doing it
for the 1st time I'd consider a 'push out' vent below the canopy rail
longeron & more or less in line with the instrument panel (just aft of the
panel bulkhead). Lighter, less work, cheaper, etc.
Might get a little heat from air leakage past the cowl/firewall
intersection, though; some have reported a couple of degrees difference in
OAT probe readings in that neighborhood vs. out in the wing.
It's nice to own one built by someone else; it gives you all kinds of ideas
on what works & what doesn't when you're building your own. I'm looking now
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