Scotty G
Well Known Member
Hi guys,
I should take possession of my RV-8 in six days, and want to see what the brain trust has as background on this subject.
I’ve seen Vfe values of 87 MPH, and heard of some at higher air speeds. 87 seems low, but if that’s what it is; so be it.
Seeing how there is structure and metal parts involved, I’m sure Van’s engineers have performed the load calculations and then set Vfe at a nominal and safe value.
Have any of you performed load analysis and added structure to get the higher Vfe, or are these just WAGs?
Not looking to arbitrarily change or do anything, I’m just genuinely curious how some have set the higher Vfe.
Thanks in advance.
I should take possession of my RV-8 in six days, and want to see what the brain trust has as background on this subject.
I’ve seen Vfe values of 87 MPH, and heard of some at higher air speeds. 87 seems low, but if that’s what it is; so be it.
Seeing how there is structure and metal parts involved, I’m sure Van’s engineers have performed the load calculations and then set Vfe at a nominal and safe value.
Have any of you performed load analysis and added structure to get the higher Vfe, or are these just WAGs?
Not looking to arbitrarily change or do anything, I’m just genuinely curious how some have set the higher Vfe.
Thanks in advance.