Hello all I've just about talked myself into following in Brain Kelley's footsteps, but before I get too far down the "rabbit hole " I would like to get some advice from some experienced RV's. First I don't know anyone with a RV-8 I'm based at KFVX in Farmvile VA and I would like to meet and discuss some particulars that Mr Kelley had to overcome with his build. Second the standard gear is intended to accommodate up to a 76" prop while the Rotec R3600 is designed to swing an 84" I spoke with Grove Gear about the possibility of taller gear and they suggested using a one piece set that would also reduce stress on the fuselage if the gear web was 5" or more wide where it's mounted , Now on a quick build kit would it be advisable or possible to add additional gear towering ( example adding an additional front & rear tower panel about an inch fore & aft of the factory installed ones.)
Thanks in advance for your help, as many more questions will follow. Morgan D.
Thanks in advance for your help, as many more questions will follow. Morgan D.