Buying and Flying an RV-10

[istrumit]

Originally Posted by Bill Boyd

Thanks for the owner report, Scott. This is going to be so awesome!

Somewhere between two and ten years to go on my build. Worst case, I'll be Jay Pratt's age when she flies

The RV-10 is seriously an awesome machine...

[istrumit]

[quote=rleffler;1113569]One trick that helped me quite a bit, is to put one or two AN960-10 washers on the screw on the rear baffle corner. Place the washers between the baffle and the engine.

Bob - I failed to mention that this airplane has a plenum...will your idea still apply ? I would like to get 2/4/6 a little cooler also.

[Auburntsts]

[quote=istrumit;1113673]

Originally Posted by rleffler

One trick that helped me quite a bit, is to put one or two AN960-10 washers on the screw on the rear baffle corner. Place the washers between the baffle and the engine.

Bob - I failed to mention that this airplane has a plenum...will your idea still apply ? I would like to get 2/4/6 a little cooler also.

Maybe. The idea is to open up space around the rear cylinders for air to flow where there's no cooling fins and little space between the cylinders and the baffle walls. See this thread for in-depth info: http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ad.php?t=37835

[myrv6180]

If you are by yourself, don't use full flaps and you will find you don't need as much up trim or back stick.

[rleffler]

Todd answered your question. It will clearly drop #5, and #3 dropped about half of the #5 drop for me. That and reducing the air **** up front took care of my issues.

You can do the same on the left side, buy you have to be a little more creative on how to rig it. Many more accessories in the way and screws in different locations.

[myrv6180]

Only use half flaps when no rear passengers or luggage. Then you will need less up trim or back stick when landing.

[istrumit]

Originally Posted by myrv6180

Only use half flaps when no rear passengers or luggage. Then you will need less up trim or back stick when landing.

Good idea...

[istrumit]

Originally Posted by rleffler

Todd answered your question. It will clearly drop #5, and #3 dropped about half of the #5 drop for me. That and reducing the air **** up front took care of my issues.

You can do the same on the left side, buy you have to be a little more creative on how to rig it. Many more accessories in the way and screws in different locations.

Got it...thats a great explanation...I will be giving it a try.