---------------------------------------------------------- RV8-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 06/03/05: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 08:22 AM - Engine thrustline (George Inman) 2. 09:06 AM - Re: Engine thrustline (Esten Spears) 3. 10:44 AM - Re: Engine thrustline (JOHN STARN) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 08:22:44 AM PST US From: "George Inman" Subject: RV8-List: Engine thrustline --> RV8-List message posted by: "George Inman" How close does the engine thrustline have to match the cabin longerons? My engine thrustline is about one degree downward compared to the cabin longerons. If it was one degree upward I would not worry about it since the engine might sag that much. Is there anyone flying with one degree down.? GEORGE H. INMAN ghinman@mts.net CELL 204 799 7062 HOME 204 287 8334 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 09:06:58 AM PST US From: "Esten Spears" Subject: Re: RV8-List: Engine thrustline --> RV8-List message posted by: "Esten Spears" George, Down thrust is a GOOD THING! It is designed into many airplanes. Having some Downthrust minimizes the Pitch Change with Power Level Changes. I have 2 Degrees Down and 2 Degrees Right Thrust. Esten Spears, RV8A, 80922, N922ES, Leeward Air Ranch, Ocala, FL - FWF ----- Original Message ----- From: "George Inman" Subject: RV8-List: Engine thrustline > --> RV8-List message posted by: "George Inman" > > How close does the engine thrustline have > to match the cabin longerons? > My engine thrustline is about one degree downward > compared to the cabin longerons. > If it was one degree upward I would not worry about > it since the engine might sag that much. > Is there anyone flying with one degree down.? > > GEORGE H. INMAN > ghinman@mts.net > CELL 204 799 7062 > HOME 204 287 8334 > > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 10:44:15 AM PST US From: "JOHN STARN" Subject: Re: RV8-List: Engine thrustline --> RV8-List message posted by: "JOHN STARN" Not sure on the "down thrust" angle for an RV-8 but take a look at the next RV-.05 (better known as an Aircoupe) you see. VERY distinct down angle. KABONG Do Not Archive Subject: Re: RV8-List: Engine thrustline > --> RV8-List message posted by: "Esten Spears" > > George, > Down thrust is a GOOD THING! It is designed into many airplanes. Having > some Downthrust minimizes the Pitch Change with Power Level Changes. I > have > 2 Degrees Down and 2 Degrees Right Thrust. > Esten Spears, RV8A, 80922, N922ES, Leeward Air Ranch, Ocala, FL - FWF > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "George Inman"