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Hawkeye7A 02-13-2006 05:56 AM

Altimeter setting
 
So I wasn't the only one to notice that!

Ironflight 02-13-2006 06:04 AM

I was wonderign if anyone woudl catch that... :o :rolleyes:

That's the kind of thing that hapens when you don't have someone else in the cockpit (or on your wing) to back you up...the worst thign is that I DID remember to reset the altimeter going through 180...I just had a brain fart and set it to the wrong value! It's **** getting old....

Paul

f1rocket 02-13-2006 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ironflight
And Bruce Bohannon? The man is incredible! I mean, heck, I wasn't even HALF as high as he goes in that RV-4!!!! :eek:

Paul

That's not a RV-4, it's a Rocket! :D

Well actually, it's neither. The fuselage is a stretched and modified single-seat RV-4 fuselage. The wings were special built by Mark Frederick at Team Rocket and I "think" it has a Rocket empennage, or control surfaces on it. Other than that, it is a highly specialized machine.

RJDickensheets 02-13-2006 07:17 AM

Too cold
 
I once had my buddy's RV4 at FL210. The plane didn't want to climb anymore (150hp, cruise prop). The main problem was the cold, 06F OAT. The mask froze from the moisture exhaled and there was apparently condensation inside the steam guages as they frosted over from the inside rendering them barely useable. I agree that these altitudes are for entertainment value mostly.

rd

dgrayent 02-13-2006 08:18 AM

Why, ****, I've got the RV GRIN right here in my chair in front of my computer after seeing that photo (SERIOUSLY!!)! I, too, will have the GRT EFIS (someday).

...Still 350fpm at FL210 on 180 hp & blended airfoil -- AWESOME!

Man, do I want to get this thing done!

Anyone have more photos as exciting as this :eek:

Don Gray, EAA Tech Coun
RV-7A UC
N17QB
Cortland, OH

planenutz 02-14-2006 02:57 AM

No2
 
With a MAP indication like that Paul you need a turbocharger! Either that or Nitrous injection.

Almost got that high doing a topping check on a test flight in an AS350B2 helicopter one day - without Oxygen and still wearing summer clothes. It's a bloody long way to fall and I couldn't help thinking about the Main Rotor Head Bolts. Funny how the mind wanders.

Glad to see someone is having fun.



Cheers,

Mike EVANS
Still building.
Noo Zeelind

dennis 02-14-2006 08:23 PM

like old times
 
paul, just got back to the computer after a few days and saw the picture of you in helmut and mask. Reminds me of the days when i was a flight surgeon for the 147 fig at ellington. got to ride the "b" model of the f-16 . boy do i miss it! You ever get close to sugar land and want to fill that spare seat give me a call. Anyway thanks for bringing back the memories and i'm sorry i turned in my equipment when i left.
dennis giammarco, rv7 empennage sloooooo build


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