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Forum: RV-10

09-21-2023, 11:28 AM

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RV10 Grove versus Beringer Wheels and Brakes

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Posted By KatanaPilot

The very short answer is that additional fuel in...

The very short answer is that additional fuel in the wings reduces wing bending.

Suggest you get a copy of Ken’s engineering report for the ER tanks and have a read. It’s pretty thorough and even so...

Forum: RV-10

09-17-2023, 07:29 PM

Replies: 15

RV10 Grove versus Beringer Wheels and Brakes

Views: 1,261

Posted By KatanaPilot

Didn’t want to follow you down the rabbit hole,...

Didn’t want to follow you down the rabbit hole, but there is engineering justification for increasing the maximum gross takeoff weight above 2700 pounds if you have extended range tanks. All the more...

Forum: RV-10

09-17-2023, 08:26 AM

Replies: 15

RV10 Grove versus Beringer Wheels and Brakes

Views: 1,261

Posted By KatanaPilot

I disagree

Funny you should say that - my first job out of college was with Boeing as a Flight Test Engineer working primarily with landing gear and brakes.

I think you might find that the stock brakes are...

Forum: RV-10

09-16-2023, 07:58 PM

Replies: 15

RV10 Grove versus Beringer Wheels and Brakes

Views: 1,261

Posted By KatanaPilot

Suggest you research the brake energy and torque...

Suggest you research the brake energy and torque ratings of the various choices and make your decision in an informed manner.

Run the numbers on an RTO at rotation speed at the maximum gross weight...

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