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| Subject: | Re: RV7-List Digest: 3 Msgs - 02/13/08 |
Over 500 miles with 26 gallons...excellent Mike !!!
Ron F.
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Subject: RV7-List Digest: 3 Msgs - 02/13/08
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> 1. 09:39 AM - Re: Re: RV7-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 02/11/08 (Hinde,
> Frank George (Corvallis))
> 2. 11:54 AM - Re: Re: RV7-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 02/11/08 (Garry)
> 3. 12:15 PM - Re: Re: RV7-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 02/11/08 (Hinde,
> Frank George (Corvallis))
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 1
> _____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 09:39:10 AM PST US
> From: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" <frank.hinde@hp.com>
> Subject: RE: RV7-List: RE: RV7-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 02/11/08
>
>
> You might be better off with a an RV-9...I believe the 9 has an even more
> eficient
> wing for cross country work...Really only want a 7 if you intend to do
> aerobatics.
>
> You can still put a 180hp motor in it but put a Catto fixed pitch prop on
> it to
> limit it to 160hp.
>
> Frank
> RV7a Io360 full invert
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Mike
> Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 11:01 PM
> Subject: RE: RV7-List: RE: RV7-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 02/11/08
>
>
> My 7 sucks in turbulence....any airplane that is this light (empty weight
> 1103LBS,1550
> loaded by myself, full fuel and a bag) will get bounced around more than
> a 3K lb Bonanza. I use to fly my 7 from LA to Salt Lake city. I have over
> 85
> round trips to be exact and with my autopilot, sat weather, sat radio and
> tcas
> it is an awesome machine. My 7 would do the trip 563NM in 3.5 hours
> average
> and burn 26 gallons of fuel with a 180HP with fixed pitch. Not to shabby.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gary Strong
> Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 6:53 PM
> Subject: RV7-List: RE: RV7-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 02/11/08
>
>
> I'm getting ready to order a RV-7 within the next few days. In reading
> the many
> posts comparing a RV-9 to an RV-7, I think I'm comfortable going with the
> 7.
>
> Before ordering, I'm wondering if anyone on the list flew a Bonanza or
> Baron prior
> to moving to the RV-7 since I have over 1,000 hours in these aircraft?
> Essentially I'm trying to get an idea of what I've read on the list
> referring to
> the RV-7 having lighter control forces than the RV-9. How would you
> compare
> the RV-7 to a Bonanza? Lastly, my basic mission is flying around the
> area, hence
> the RV-7, but I do about 1 cross country a month.
> With an autopilot, are the lighter control forces a non-issue in cross
> country?
> How is the RV-7 in turbulence compared to a Bonanza?
>
> Thanks!
> Gary Strong
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 2
> _____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 11:54:42 AM PST US
> From: "Garry" <garrys@tampabay.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: RV7-List: RE: RV7-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 02/11/08
>
>
> Question.......what does the Catto prop have to do with reducing the HP of
> the engine?
>
> Garry Stout (RV7A w/180 HP & Catto Prop)
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" <frank.hinde@hp.com> Feb 13, 2008
>
> You can still put a 180hp motor in it but put a Catto fixed pitch prop on
> it
> to limit it to 160hp.
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 3
> _____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 12:15:27 PM PST US
> From: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" <frank.hinde@hp.com>
> Subject: RE: RV7-List: RE: RV7-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 02/11/08
>
>
> Depends where the prop is pitched...If you pitch a FP (or ground
> adjustable) prop
> to make say 2400RPM it the engine will be making a lower power...I read
> somewhere
> that a O360 Lycoming at 2400 makes 160HP...need to check the power graphs.
>
> If your FP prop is allowed to go to 2700RPM there is your 180HP but then
> to reduce
> power in cruise you will have to partly close the throttle...This is an
> inefficient
> way to run the motor due to increased pumping losses...I.e max mpg will
> be got with the throttle wide open.
>
> That's partly why C/S props are popular because you can increase pitch and
> keep
> the throttle wide open.
>
> Frank
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Garry
> Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 11:51 AM
> Subject: Re: RV7-List: RE: RV7-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 02/11/08
>
>
> Question.......what does the Catto prop have to do with reducing the HP of
> the
> engine?
>
> Garry Stout (RV7A w/180 HP & Catto Prop)
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" <frank.hinde@hp.com> Feb 13, 2008
>
> You can still put a 180hp motor in it but put a Catto fixed pitch prop on
> it to
> limit it to 160hp.
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: RV7-List Digest: 3 Msgs - 02/13/08 |
Thanks Ron.....but Van is the Man!!!!
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
colfearnow@earthlink.net
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 5:10 AM
Subject: RV7-List: Re: RV7-List Digest: 3 Msgs - 02/13/08
Over 500 miles with 26 gallons...excellent Mike !!!
Ron F.
----- Original Message -----
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Sent: Thursday, 14 February, 2008 2:57 AM
Subject: RV7-List Digest: 3 Msgs - 02/13/08
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> =================================================
>
> Today's complete RV7-List Digest can also be found in either of the
> two Web Links listed below. The .html file includes the Digest formatted
> in HTML for viewing with a web browser and features Hyperlinked Indexes
> and Message Navigation. The .txt file includes the plain ASCII version
> of the RV7-List Digest and can be viewed with a generic text editor
> such as Notepad or with a web browser.
>
> HTML Version:
>
>
>
http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=html&Chapter
08-02-13&Archive=RV7
>
> Text Version:
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http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=txt&Chapter
2008-02-13&Archive=RV7
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>
> ===============================================
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> ===============================================
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------
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> ---
> Total Messages Posted Wed 02/13/08: 3
> ----------------------------------------------------------
>
>
> Today's Message Index:
> ----------------------
>
> 1. 09:39 AM - Re: Re: RV7-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 02/11/08 (Hinde,
> Frank George (Corvallis))
> 2. 11:54 AM - Re: Re: RV7-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 02/11/08 (Garry)
> 3. 12:15 PM - Re: Re: RV7-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 02/11/08 (Hinde,
> Frank George (Corvallis))
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 1
> _____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 09:39:10 AM PST US
> From: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" <frank.hinde@hp.com>
> Subject: RE: RV7-List: RE: RV7-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 02/11/08
>
>
> You might be better off with a an RV-9...I believe the 9 has an even more
> eficient
> wing for cross country work...Really only want a 7 if you intend to do
> aerobatics.
>
> You can still put a 180hp motor in it but put a Catto fixed pitch prop on
> it to
> limit it to 160hp.
>
> Frank
> RV7a Io360 full invert
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Mike
> Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 11:01 PM
> Subject: RE: RV7-List: RE: RV7-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 02/11/08
>
>
> My 7 sucks in turbulence....any airplane that is this light (empty weight
> 1103LBS,1550
> loaded by myself, full fuel and a bag) will get bounced around more than
> a 3K lb Bonanza. I use to fly my 7 from LA to Salt Lake city. I have over
> 85
> round trips to be exact and with my autopilot, sat weather, sat radio and
> tcas
> it is an awesome machine. My 7 would do the trip 563NM in 3.5 hours
> average
> and burn 26 gallons of fuel with a 180HP with fixed pitch. Not to shabby.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gary Strong
> Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 6:53 PM
> Subject: RV7-List: RE: RV7-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 02/11/08
>
>
> I'm getting ready to order a RV-7 within the next few days. In reading
> the many
> posts comparing a RV-9 to an RV-7, I think I'm comfortable going with the
> 7.
>
> Before ordering, I'm wondering if anyone on the list flew a Bonanza or
> Baron prior
> to moving to the RV-7 since I have over 1,000 hours in these aircraft?
> Essentially I'm trying to get an idea of what I've read on the list
> referring to
> the RV-7 having lighter control forces than the RV-9. How would you
> compare
> the RV-7 to a Bonanza? Lastly, my basic mission is flying around the
> area, hence
> the RV-7, but I do about 1 cross country a month.
> With an autopilot, are the lighter control forces a non-issue in cross
> country?
> How is the RV-7 in turbulence compared to a Bonanza?
>
> Thanks!
> Gary Strong
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 2
> _____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 11:54:42 AM PST US
> From: "Garry" <garrys@tampabay.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: RV7-List: RE: RV7-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 02/11/08
>
>
> Question.......what does the Catto prop have to do with reducing the HP of
> the engine?
>
> Garry Stout (RV7A w/180 HP & Catto Prop)
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" <frank.hinde@hp.com> Feb 13, 2008
>
> You can still put a 180hp motor in it but put a Catto fixed pitch prop on
> it
> to limit it to 160hp.
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 3
> _____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 12:15:27 PM PST US
> From: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" <frank.hinde@hp.com>
> Subject: RE: RV7-List: RE: RV7-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 02/11/08
>
>
> Depends where the prop is pitched...If you pitch a FP (or ground
> adjustable) prop
> to make say 2400RPM it the engine will be making a lower power...I read
> somewhere
> that a O360 Lycoming at 2400 makes 160HP...need to check the power graphs.
>
> If your FP prop is allowed to go to 2700RPM there is your 180HP but then
> to reduce
> power in cruise you will have to partly close the throttle...This is an
> inefficient
> way to run the motor due to increased pumping losses...I.e max mpg will
> be got with the throttle wide open.
>
> That's partly why C/S props are popular because you can increase pitch and
> keep
> the throttle wide open.
>
> Frank
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Garry
> Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 11:51 AM
> Subject: Re: RV7-List: RE: RV7-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 02/11/08
>
>
> Question.......what does the Catto prop have to do with reducing the HP of
> the
> engine?
>
> Garry Stout (RV7A w/180 HP & Catto Prop)
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" <frank.hinde@hp.com> Feb 13, 2008
>
> You can still put a 180hp motor in it but put a Catto fixed pitch prop on
> it to
> limit it to 160hp.
>
>
>
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