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09-17-2014, 04:31 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
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I agree! Sport is the future of Reno if it is to survive. I think Strega calling it quits is going to really hurt the non-pilot crowd attendance so guys like Kevin in the NXT will be the draw.
I think I'll try SARL before Reno but maybe one day.
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Originally Posted by rv6ejguy
The RVs are not really competing against the high powered stuff in Sport Class. More RVs can only help the sport even if it's a bit of a procession.
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09-17-2014, 05:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sid Lambert
I agree! Sport is the future of Reno if it is to survive. I think Strega calling it quits is going to really hurt the non-pilot crowd attendance so guys like Kevin in the NXT will be the draw.
I think I'll try SARL before Reno but maybe one day.
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For reference, Strega was sold before the races, Tiger is calling it quits.
Strega will most likely continue to be the fastest airplane out there for a while... if the new owner can find someone who can fly it.
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RV4 wing in Jig @ KPOC
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09-17-2014, 05:51 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
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Originally Posted by N54SG
I clocked a 273 average lap speed with my 4 cylinders.. And it carried 2 people, tools, spares and 10 days worth of stuff from Kansas City.
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Nice job Tom. I check your website from time to time. You've put a boatload of work into your Lancair.
Does Dave Morss also runs a 4-cyl? The two of you were the fastest "little motor" guys?
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09-17-2014, 07:16 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by osxuser
For reference, Strega was sold before the races, Tiger is calling it quits.
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That'd good to know. I figured it would become a museum piece if Tiger didn't want to race it.
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RV-4 - Flying - O-320 Fixed Pitch - Red over Yellow
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09-18-2014, 11:17 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: San Luis Obispo
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R409 RV8 Reno Facts,,,, Just the facts....
Well another Reno Race is over and I have to say it was a bitter sweet year with the loss of one of the most respected aviators and individuals I have ever known, Lee Behel will be missed by so many...
My NXT engine totally failed during 2nd flight the day before I was suppose to head to Reno. I am not sure what went wrong but when I drained the oil yesterday several pieces of a piston fell through the drain plug. Not good. I never really liked the idea of the geared engine and now wish I have just returned to 540 and had our new R series parts in time.
R409 on RV8: many have commented on this post about my RV8 and I thought I would share what I learned last week as I am sure many will find helpful.
The engine is a R409 with the original prototype AX50 cylinders that made about 234hp on our dyno. I knew going in the the 3 bladed MT might not perform quite as good at a 2 blade prop but since MT sponsors my NXT I thought I would try and muscle it with the 409. After qualifying and a few races it became apparent that my dirty airframe, step, and flat cowl could not be overcome with just the hp the R409. I tested both props during the evenings at Stead and found at 2750rpm both props made exactly the same speed. But, when I increased 100 rpm the 2 bladed Hartzell kept pulling!!!! So as not to distract from the main purpose of Racing the RV8 and showing off the engine, I went with the 2 bladed Hartzell on Saturday and the results speak for themselves. I pasted Jim's very clean RV8 with a Bart 375, Stan's RV8 with Nitrous, and finally the very clean RV7 flown by Charlie that wipped all of us all week! I actually kept the power up the entire race even with the huge lead I gained and found myself in front of my own Longez and even a Glasair I in the Bronze race on Sunday.
To say I am happy about the performance of the R Series 409 is an understatement. Now we will tear it down and replace with a final production version of our AX50 cylinders that we expect even better results.
The last test for the R series engines will be a thorough ASTM test to include using 91 unleaded fuel.
Stay tuned....
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09-18-2014, 11:25 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Relentless
-----found myself in front of my own Longez and even a Glasair I in the Bronze race on Sunday.
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That explains why the Eze had the 409.
That was fun to watch the race between the two of you.
How did you con a ride in the jet for the Unlimited Gold?? Where do I sign up 
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VAF 909
Rv-10, N210LM.
Flying as of 12/4/2010
Phase 1 done, 2/4/2011 
Sold after 240+ wonderful hours of flight.
"Flying the airplane is more important than radioing your plight to a person on the ground incapable of understanding or doing anything about it."
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09-18-2014, 12:14 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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Thanks for the post Kevin. I figured you had a pretty stock airframe and the others didn't. Knew some of the others had engine mods too.
Watched the live feed and was cheering for you. Nice to see an -8 run so well.
Looking forward to seeing you back with the NXT in 2015 though, Jeff needs some competition badly!
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09-18-2014, 12:23 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: North Atlanta
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike S
How did you con a ride in the jet for the Unlimited Gold?? Where do I sign up 
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Different Kevin.
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Sid Lambert
RV-7 Sold
RV-4 - Flying - O-320 Fixed Pitch - Red over Yellow
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09-18-2014, 12:50 PM
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Pretty sure the announcer said Kevin Eldredge -------------- but then as many errors as they uttered during the races, who knows ??? Might have been the Easter bunny for all I know.
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Mike Starkey
VAF 909
Rv-10, N210LM.
Flying as of 12/4/2010
Phase 1 done, 2/4/2011 
Sold after 240+ wonderful hours of flight.
"Flying the airplane is more important than radioing your plight to a person on the ground incapable of understanding or doing anything about it."
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09-18-2014, 12:54 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: North Atlanta
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike S
Pretty sure the announcer said Kevin Eldredge -------------- but then as many errors as they uttered during the races, who knows ??? Might have been the Easter bunny for all I know.
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Kevin Eldredge is Relentless. Kevin Eldridge is a Chino Kid.
Eldridge bailed out of the Super Corsair on fire at Pheonix years ago.
Eldredge landed Relentless with no prop at Reno.
2 badass dudes but not the same. 
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Sid Lambert
RV-7 Sold
RV-4 - Flying - O-320 Fixed Pitch - Red over Yellow
Last edited by Sid Lambert : 09-18-2014 at 12:57 PM.
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