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12-31-2010, 10:16 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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Happy New Year!
Today (12/31/2010) I performed the first engine start and this ECI O-360 is SOOOoooo very smooth! Much smoother than the old engine with a similar Catto prop!
There is still a list of things I need to do before she flies again but we are close to flying, very close.
The power difference between the 135 hp O-290-D2 and the 180 HP O-360 is stunning, even when idling at 1000 RPM. The thing almost jumped the chocks which never happened with the old engine.
This morning I went to the hangar, connected the ailerons and a few other small items. I then torqued the top plugs to spec, pulled the bottom plugs, turned the engine over by hand a bunch of times, and then cranked it over until I saw some oil pressure on the Dynon. With the bottom plugs in and torqued, the battery didn't have enough juice left to turn over the engine. So I plugged in the battery minder and went out to lunch. (Normal state for me.) When I got back and hit the starter, she fired right up.
I did three short engine runs, not letting the CHT's get above 350. I'll do two more sort runs before the first flight and will report back.
There is still a list of things that need to be completed before that flight, but with luck, that will all happen within a week or two.
Happy New Year!
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Bill R.
RV-9 (Yes, it's a dragon tail)
O-360 w/ dual P-mags
Build the plane you want, not the plane others want you to build!
SC86 - Easley, SC
www.repucci.com/bill/baf.html
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01-01-2011, 06:30 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Abilene, TX
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Looked like a great way to end the year, Bill!

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Sam Evans
RV7-A O-360 C/S
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01-01-2011, 07:05 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Schaumburg, IL
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Congrats Bill! Keep it up.
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01-01-2011, 07:43 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Geneva, AL
Posts: 491
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Congratulations, Bill. I'm sure it's taken longer than you thought it would but it will be all worth it. I can't wait till I can start mine.
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Paul Rose
RV-9A 91300
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SERFI 2013 Awards
Inspection Complete!!! 7/7/12
First Flight 7/22/12
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01-01-2011, 08:47 AM
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been here awhile
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Alabama
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Quote:
Originally Posted by N941WR
Today (12/31/2010)
The power difference between the 135 hp O-290-D2 and the 180 HP O-360 is stunning, even when idling at 1000 RPM. The thing almost jumped the chocks which never happened with the old engine.
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Your first takeoff should add a new dimension to the "RV Grin".
Congrats on reaching the end of a long road, Bill, and best wishes for a wonderful 2011 in your new plane.
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01-01-2011, 09:04 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Locust Grove, GA
Posts: 108
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Congrats Bill and Happy New Year! Hope you fly over here soon! Gotta take a look at my project. Bring the family and stay awhile! Rebecca
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01-01-2011, 09:17 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Wichita, KS
Posts: 557
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Awesome, Bill. Congratulations.
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Andrew Z.
Engineering Flight Test Pilot/Engineer, CFI-A, CFII, ATP
RV-7 in work (See my build log.)
Empennage...Done (except rebuilding the rudder.)
Wings...Halfway complete.
2018 Dues Paid
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01-01-2011, 02:28 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SC
Posts: 12,887
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Thanks everyone. It may be a week or two before the 2nd 1st flight.
I'll keep ya posted.
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Bill R.
RV-9 (Yes, it's a dragon tail)
O-360 w/ dual P-mags
Build the plane you want, not the plane others want you to build!
SC86 - Easley, SC
www.repucci.com/bill/baf.html
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01-01-2011, 03:55 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: KSLC
Posts: 4,021
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"Build the plane you want, not the plane others want you to build!"
But...........I wanted you to put a "bigger" engine in.........all along!
Looking forward to the first flight, report..
L.Adamson --- RV6A
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01-01-2011, 06:28 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SC
Posts: 12,887
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Quote:
Originally Posted by L.Adamson
"Build the plane you want, not the plane others want you to build!"
But...........I wanted you to put a "bigger" engine in.........all along!
Looking forward to the first flight, report..
L.Adamson --- RV6A
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LA, I was watching the fuel flow's at the low power settings I was using and thinking, "Darn, those are higher than the cruise settings I had with the little engine." This bigger engine is going to hurt my wallet!
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Bill R.
RV-9 (Yes, it's a dragon tail)
O-360 w/ dual P-mags
Build the plane you want, not the plane others want you to build!
SC86 - Easley, SC
www.repucci.com/bill/baf.html
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