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Originally Posted by rossdn
Hi all,
would appreciate some figures for climb rates and best climb speed for the RV8. I'm interested in all configurations, but particularly 0-320 fixed pitch.
Climb RPM's and pitch would be handy too.
We've just started test flying MRM and initially getting 2200 rpm on climb out and 1100-1200 fpm, which probably points to our prop being a little coarse..
Cheers
Ross
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RV-6, O-320, Sensenich metal 70"x80", empty wt 1010lbs
Rotation, 2270rpm, 50kts
Initial climb, 2350 rpm, 90kts, rate will vary with weight and density altitude
Climb when clear of the pattern, 2400 rpm, 120 kts, usually around 1000 fpm
Prop redline @ 2600 rpm, 162 kts TAS, 5000' DA
Once out of the pattern let your RV-8 climb at 75% of cruise speed so the engine can produce more power.