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On Thu, 09 Nov 2006 02:58:44 GMT, "Capt.Doug"
wrote: "Roger (K8RI)" wrote in message With that high compression engine? You can't even get an STC for an alternative fuel. Where STCs are not a consideration, high RPMs and less than full MAP can allow the use of autogas. Performance may take a hit, and sometimes timing To me performance is paramount. I'm building the G-III to go as fast as possible. Long haul and some serious play. I don't even run the Debonair under 75% except for maneuvers, a rough ride, and landing. That engine IO-47N (260 HP) doesn't qualify for an STC either. My goal is to get similar HP to the one shown in KitPlanes this month. must be retarded for the turbocharged engines, but it works. I ran autogas in my first Aztec (NOT US registered!!!!!!) for years. The only difference was that I had to turn on the boost pumps on above 7000' for vapor lock. D. Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member) (N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair) www.rogerhalstead.com |
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"Roger (K8RI)" wrote in message To me performance is paramount.
I'm building the G-III to go as fast as possible. Long haul and some serious play. What influenced your decision to go with the G-III as opposed to another fast type like Lancair, Venture, or SX300? D. |
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Lancair Legacy
On Sun, 12 Nov 2006 03:40:45 GMT, "Capt.Doug"
wrote: "Roger (K8RI)" wrote in message To me performance is paramount. I'm building the G-III to go as fast as possible. Long haul and some serious play. What influenced your decision to go with the G-III as opposed to another fast type like Lancair, Venture, or SX300? Wellll...When I started the G-III Lancair was relatively new, but I'd still choose the G-III due to the aerobatic capability. It's a much more rugged design, but I have to admit the IV, IV-P, and Legacy are the prettiest go places airplanes built. Venture was a great plane even if they did look a bit like a tadpole but they weren't around long. The SX 300 is also a good traveling plane, but as I recall the tail is a bit small. I'm even going with an extended rudder and ventral fin for better low speed control and less tail wag and high speed and altitude. (IF I ever get it done) The G-III is heavy for its size and it is over engineered. I like that. I never flew a Venture or an SX 300 but I liked the control harmony and feel of the G-III the best. I also liked the response and vertical penetration. I also liked the idea if I want down in a hurry I can just roll inverted and pull. :-)) Depending on my location... What I don't like about the older G-III kits is the amount of labor involved. They take as much or more labor than some plans built planes which probably makes it one of the most labor intensive kits on the market. OTOH getting what they call a "jump start" kit which removes a lot of hours also removes a lot of money from the budget. D. Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member) (N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair) www.rogerhalstead.com |
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