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03-07-2023, 10:33 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: oregon City,OR
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RV16 - diesel powered or all electric LSA.
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03-07-2023, 11:18 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Dallas area
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Originally Posted by edstepec
RV16 - diesel powered or all electric LSA.
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Unfortunately, at this time, electric power does not meet the definition of LSA.
FAR part 1.1, "Light sport aircraft, (6) A single reciprocating engine, if powered."
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Recipient of EAA Tony Bingelis Award and Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
USAF Vet, High School E-LSA Project Mentor.
RV-6 Flying since 1993 (sold)
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03-23-2023, 03:16 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: T38
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Next??
Arguably Van has checked the ELSA box with the 12, every iteration available notwithstanding. My personal desire would be a step in a lower cost direction, an affordable, easy to build (12 similarity) in the Sonex category. It could offer numerous engine choices, simplicity being key.
I know, my long time Vans association reveals the truth, they’re making plenty of money with their current designs with a backlog of orders. I’d just like to see a Vans version of my S2, phenomenal low cost bang for the buck, folding wing store in the garage sport plane…
Dream on…
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03-23-2023, 05:25 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Central IL
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RV-16 - 4 place extended 15, with IO540 engine. Just a thought.
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03-23-2023, 06:21 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Jackson, MS
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It should be a RV8 on steroids. AKA Super 8. Along the lines of a F1 Rocket.
Should not be difficult. Larger fuel tanks, IO540, doublers in critical places, and an extended cowl. Pretty much things that have already be done.
A 230 mph cruiser.
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03-24-2023, 09:44 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Central IL
Posts: 7,005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Webb
It should be a RV8 on steroids. AKA Super 8. Along the lines of a F1 Rocket.
Should not be difficult. Larger fuel tanks, IO540, doublers in critical places, and an extended cowl. Pretty much things that have already be done.
A 230 mph cruiser.
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So, a Super 8 (540) with a Smith carbon wing, fastback kit, and rocket mods to the emp/aft fuse? You might be able to get one of those quicker than Vans will offer a 16. But are there rocket mods to the aft-fuse and emp for the 8? how close is the EVO?
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