Another new RV-3B builder

Fellow RV-3 builders, please welcome Bob Bragle of Everett, Washington, who also just started an RV-3B! After studying the preview plans for a while he stepped up and ordered his emp, fuse, and QB wings all at once.

Don't be a stranger here Bob.

no 360?

I have a question for you guys, how come you don't use 360's in the RV-3? Is there not a mount for it? Same price and only 8 pounds heavier has me wondering.

Hans

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nucleus said:

I have a question for you guys, how come you don't use 360's in the RV-3? Is there not a mount for it? Same price and only 8 pounds heavier has me wondering.

Hans

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It is not recommended by Van's who of course designed the aircraft. Yes, these are "experimental" aircraft and one can install any engine one prefers. Could it be done? Sure. I gave it some thought but decided against it solely because it was outside of Van's parameters. Also, 8-15 lbs (depending on the version) is on a relative basis a bigger hit on an RV-3 than a heavier RV. Lastly, with a healthy IO-320 with electronic ignition and such it goes like stink anyway.

That said, of course that is what a Harmon Rocket 1 is -- an RV-3 with an angle valve O-360 on it. Click here for a brief history on that.