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08-15-2017, 09:54 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Mount Vernon, IN
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Originally Posted by NorthernRV4
Darn that plane is GORGEOUS! Any info on those main wing fillets? custom job? they are just icing on the cake to me.
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Those are Team Rocket wing root fillets. Contact me at vince@f1aircraft.com if you'd like a set.
No PMs please.
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www.f1aircraft.com
F1 Rocket and F4 Raider components
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RV and Rocket Accessories, Tailwheels, Tools, & More
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F4 Raider - under construction
F1-H Rocket "Crazy Horse" - sold
RV-4 "Chief Pontiac" - sold in 1994, purchased in 2018
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01-26-2018, 11:23 AM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: FL
Posts: 10
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Will a CS prop be required for CG or would something like a Catto be a possibility?
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01-26-2018, 01:46 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Queen Creek AZ
Posts: 541
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Catto for me
GO time,
I am using a Catto Fixed Pitch prop on my plane. I had one on my RV-4 and it was great. I'll let you know how it works out.
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RV-4 N8ZD Sold
Phat -4 under construction
regular VAF donor despite being exempt
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01-27-2018, 07:10 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Mount Vernon, IN
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Originally Posted by gotime242
Will a CS prop be required for CG or would something like a Catto be a possibility?
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I'd plan on a CS prop to be on the safe side, but there are many ways to make adjustments.
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Vince Frazier
www.f1aircraft.com
F1 Rocket and F4 Raider components
1-888-F1AIRCRAFT (1-888-312-4727)
www.flyboyaccessories.com
RV and Rocket Accessories, Tailwheels, Tools, & More
1-888-8FLYBOY (1-888-835-9269)
F4 Raider - under construction
F1-H Rocket "Crazy Horse" - sold
RV-4 "Chief Pontiac" - sold in 1994, purchased in 2018
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01-29-2018, 03:03 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: FL
Posts: 10
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Thanks!
I wonder what angle valve / catto / smoke tank + batt would look like up front cg wise..
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01-29-2018, 08:00 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Mount Vernon, IN
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Originally Posted by gotime242
Thanks!
I wonder what angle valve / catto / smoke tank + batt would look like up front cg wise..
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The battery is up front on the F4s.
The angle valve won't fit inside the cowling. Sorry. I guess you could make a new cowling, but it'd be a helluva lot easier to use a parallel valve and just put in a baggage compartment, or inverted oil system, or lead brick, or a flywheel weight, or just use a constant speed prop.
No offense to Catto's very fine products intended!!! Hmmm, if only they started making CS props too... yeah, that's the ticket! 
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Vince Frazier
www.f1aircraft.com
F1 Rocket and F4 Raider components
1-888-F1AIRCRAFT (1-888-312-4727)
www.flyboyaccessories.com
RV and Rocket Accessories, Tailwheels, Tools, & More
1-888-8FLYBOY (1-888-835-9269)
F4 Raider - under construction
F1-H Rocket "Crazy Horse" - sold
RV-4 "Chief Pontiac" - sold in 1994, purchased in 2018
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01-29-2018, 08:22 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: SoCal
Posts: 2,452
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Originally Posted by vfrazier
No offense to Catto's very fine products intended!!! Hmmm, if only they started making CS props too... yeah, that's the ticket! 
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They are building constant speed props. Very few though. They are also going through the process for FAA certification. When both of those go into full swing, look out. I just spent 10 days there doing an ?internship? (building my other project).
Btw, would love to build an F4.
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Axel
RV-4 fastback thread and Pics
VAF 2020 paid VAF 704
The information that I post is just that; information and my own personal experiences. You need to weight out the pros and cons and make up your own mind/decisions. The pictures posted may not show the final stage or configuration. Build at your own risk.
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01-30-2018, 10:24 AM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: FL
Posts: 10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vfrazier
The battery is up front on the F4s.
The angle valve won't fit inside the cowling. Sorry. I guess you could make a new cowling, but it'd be a helluva lot easier to use a parallel valve and just put in a baggage compartment, or inverted oil system, or lead brick, or a flywheel weight, or just use a constant speed prop.
No offense to Catto's very fine products intended!!! Hmmm, if only they started making CS props too... yeah, that's the ticket! 
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Ah gotcha, ok good to know, thanks!
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02-01-2018, 03:19 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Mount Vernon, IN
Posts: 1,270
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AX-O
They are building constant speed props. Very few though. They are also going through the process for FAA certification. When both of those go into full swing, look out. I just spent 10 days there doing an ?internship? (building my other project).
Btw, would love to build an F4.
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I had heard the rumors about the new props. Good for them! Yay!
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Vince Frazier
www.f1aircraft.com
F1 Rocket and F4 Raider components
1-888-F1AIRCRAFT (1-888-312-4727)
www.flyboyaccessories.com
RV and Rocket Accessories, Tailwheels, Tools, & More
1-888-8FLYBOY (1-888-835-9269)
F4 Raider - under construction
F1-H Rocket "Crazy Horse" - sold
RV-4 "Chief Pontiac" - sold in 1994, purchased in 2018
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