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1. 02:39 PM - RV-8 Take Off Performance (Bert Penney)
2. 03:14 PM - Fw: RV-8 Take Off Performance (C. Rabaut)
3. 06:57 PM - Re: RV-8 Take Off Performance (Bert Penney)
4. 08:23 PM - Re: RV-8 Take Off Performance (Tom Scherder)
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| Subject: | RV-8 Take Off Performance |
--> RV8-List message posted by: "Bert Penney" <van@entechnos.com>
Hi All,
I was wondering if anyone had real world take off performance numbers
for an RV-8. I know that Van's says 250 ft solo and 500 ft gross, but I
would like to confirm those numbers. I would also like to get a handle
on the take off over a 50' obstacle numbers. The reason I am so
interested is that I would like to build a runway in my back yard, and I
don't have a lot of room plus I have some trees that I will have to
clear at the end.
Thanks
Bert
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| Subject: | RV-8 Take Off Performance |
--> RV8-List message posted by: "C. Rabaut" <crabaut@coalinga.com>
Bert,
I have an RV-4 (IO-320, 180 hp, fixed pitch prop) and my own dirt strip.
The 4 is similar to the 8 in take off & landing specs. I can tell you that
doubling the distance is a very good idea, due to the fact that "real world"
performance on a daily basis is not as Rosie as Van's fact sheet. I know I
can take off in about 300 feet & land in about 500 feet, but God help me if
there are any complicating factors. My runway is 1800 feet and only has
obstacles at one end (big trees, powerlines, house, equipment, etc...) But
the wind does blow and there have been rare times that I needed almost all
of that field. Good luck & double whatever length you think is "good" so
that you are "safe".
Chuck
----- Original Message -----
From: Bert Penney <van@entechnos.com>
Subject: RV8-List: RV-8 Take Off Performance
> --> RV8-List message posted by: "Bert Penney" <van@entechnos.com>
>
> Hi All,
>
> I was wondering if anyone had real world take off performance numbers
> for an RV-8. I know that Van's says 250 ft solo and 500 ft gross, but I
> would like to confirm those numbers. I would also like to get a handle
> on the take off over a 50' obstacle numbers. The reason I am so
> interested is that I would like to build a runway in my back yard, and I
> don't have a lot of room plus I have some trees that I will have to
> clear at the end.
>
> Thanks
>
> Bert
>
>
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--> RV8-List message posted by: "Bert Penney" <van@entechnos.com>
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| Subject: | Re: RV-8 Take Off Performance |
--> RV8-List message posted by: "Tom Scherder" <tomscherder@hotmail.com>
Bert,
I,m not quite finished with my RV 8, but I did get a chance to fly one
recently and I can attest that they do indeed take off in about 250 ft.
However, landing any plane could take a whole lot more when you factor in
things like wind and all the other variables that will always jump up and
grab us. Try to give yourself all the runway you can get. Things don't
always work out the way we expect them to. Besides, a 500 ft strip would
look like a postage stamp from altitude and short fields always make my
hands sweat.
Tominky
RV 8 N38NE (reserved) finishing panel and cowl
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Bert Penney" <van@entechnos.com>
Subject: RV8-List: RV-8 Take Off Performance
> --> RV8-List message posted by: "Bert Penney" <van@entechnos.com>
>
> Hi All,
>
> I was wondering if anyone had real world take off performance numbers
> for an RV-8. I know that Van's says 250 ft solo and 500 ft gross, but I
> would like to confirm those numbers. I would also like to get a handle
> on the take off over a 50' obstacle numbers. The reason I am so
> interested is that I would like to build a runway in my back yard, and I
> don't have a lot of room plus I have some trees that I will have to
> clear at the end.
>
> Thanks
>
> Bert
>
>
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