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Old 08-27-2020, 08:22 AM
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I updated the sheet a little and have included some of my assumptions below:

Based on the following RV-7A calculator (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...lqA1dhi1bPjFRx)

I am using a conservative nose wheel weight for my proposed configuration of 315lbs (based on CMORE similar 307lbs) and left and right wheels at 450lbs each including the BRS chute. I get an empty weight of 1215 and a CofG og 79.7 to which I add an inch aft as per BRS recommendation which brings the CofG empty weight to 80.7.

Looks like I can do solo aero and with a passenger and full tanks I am limited to 65lbs in the baggage compartment.
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Old 08-27-2020, 09:38 PM
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Hi Phil,
I've got standard mags with just one heat muffler, no need for any more in Sunny Australia
Just FYI, with the parachute in the back your nose wheel weight is likely to be less than a comparatively built machine.
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Old 08-29-2020, 07:59 AM
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Good point, thanks much Cmore! I am still years away from getting to that stage of the project, however it looks like my desired configuration will work, time will tell.

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