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Old 11-27-2011, 10:31 AM
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Roger - thanks for the recommendation on John Nys. I sent him an e-mail on Friday asking for his thoughts. I'm quite intrigued with the 120 gallons of fuel he puts in the wings.

Any tankage we put in the airplane would likely be hard mounted and semi-permanent, custom built from aluminum to fit the location. The idea of bladders or drum tanks floating around back there just does not resonate with me. We expect several long legs, so renting is likely not an option, and I don't see us needing back seats at all for the duration of the RTW flight. With 120 gallons in the wings and a 50 or so gallon tank aft, we should be good.

Dave, thanks for the recommendation on Skyview Aviation. Ironically, I was flying my hot air balloon from Tracy Airport not too long ago. I'll call and ask about semi-permanent ferry tankage. And Jim, thanks for the referral.

Thanks to all of you for your comments and suggestions.
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Old 11-28-2011, 12:11 AM
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Bruce,

I met another RV-10 builder that is planning to become an Earth rounder. I'll E-mail his contact info. -David
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Old 11-28-2011, 09:04 AM
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Bruce,

I too have been dreaming about a round the world flight in my RV-10. I am still building in the early stages, but have been asking around and doing some research on my own. I think (and have written in this forum) that the best place to have extra fuel is in the fuse. However, there may not be enough volume to do that. I have been thinking about belly tanks, and have had several conversations with David (of MotoPod fame) about using his pod to help with fuel. It's a long way out, but the idea of flying around the world with my wife in a plane we built is very intriguing. Hopefully the red tape doesn't grow into a full-fledged velvet rope by the time we're ready. Stay in touch. Maybe by the time you and I are ready, we could fly the trip together. There's safety in numbers, right?.. And perhaps it would be easier to deal with the bureaucrats as a contingency..

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Old 11-28-2011, 01:32 PM
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Add me to that list of "ER Dreamers". I'll tag along with you Mike
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Old 11-28-2011, 03:05 PM
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I was having a conversation today with a good friend of mine, George Bye of Bye Aerospace/Bye Energy, and he suggested the Delta Hawk XP inter-cooled turbo diesel for the RV-10. Specific fuel consumption is about 35% better, the engine weighs 100 lbs less than an IO-540 and it develops full HP to 18,000 feet. Output is 200 HP. They now have a firewall forward kit. George is working with them closely on a project and has a very favorable opinion of the engine. It's not cheap, but it could be perfect for a RTW aircraft given that Jet A/diesel is available everywhere.
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Old 11-28-2011, 03:49 PM
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Brian and Brandi,

Nice to hear that you two want to "go round" as well. I've been following your progress and I'm jealous about how far ahead of me you are. Then again my wife's pregnant and hasn't been able to help as much. I think I told you, but I grew up in Dunwoody, Georgia and my mom and sister live in Marietta... small world. Maybe I'll come visit your project one of these days.

Bruce,

You really have all the cool toys down pat, don't you! Subs, planes, probably boats too... Given your business skills, I think you need to launch a company for the first quick-build manned rocketship! I've heard about the DeltaHawk and it's been discussed several times on this site. I'd love to have an alternative to the Lycs, especially if it generates full horses at altititude (I live in Colorado). Maybe by the time I'm done with my plane, they'll be done with their engine.
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Old 11-29-2011, 12:29 AM
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We're actually looking at the Delta Hawk engines for a surveillance application that requires a very long endurance. The fuel availability and efficiency will be wonderful for a trip around the world... as soon as they work the last bugs out of it.

LoPresti recently developed a Cirrus cowl for the Delta Hawk engine. The diesel engine is more narrow than the Lycoming so they were able to streamline the cowl a bit more. I imagine that it will be a good starting point for an RV-10 installation.



I'd love to fly around the world at some point. Maybe it will be possible to fly through China soon!
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sorry, couldn't resist. Makes going UP 1000m look pretty cheap by comparison to going DOWN, eh?
Like one of my Chiefs likes to remind me... "there are more planes in the ocean than subs in the sky."
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Old 01-03-2012, 01:06 PM
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First RV-10 from Ukraine would like to join the club.
Owner is Sergiy Shevchuk, aircraft is based in Evpatoria, Crimea, Ukraine.

This year plans are:
Phase 1/ Fly from Ukraine to Portugal in April 2012 without landings in between, leg is 3600 km, it will be the preparation for the phase 2/ flying around the world in second half 2012
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