Honda 1.8L running on test stand video

[charosenz]

I have made good progress on mainly non engine related tasks. Reinstalling the wings, setting up the control surfaces and stops, finishing the instrument panel, routing wires and pitot and static lines, creating the wing root skins, and wing tips, and much much more.

Let to do.

1) Gear leg fairings
2) Canopy latching set up.
3) ADS B in and out.
4) Static and Pitot lines to guages
5) Installing antennas.
6) Install ELT.
7) Install and bled brakes.
8) Cut exhaust through cowling.
9) Upholstery
10) much more.

I hope to be able to take it to the airport in about 5 weeks.

Here is a fun panoramix my wife took last week.

[Piper J3]

Good report. I've been checking on you ever week. Remember to get current on flying skills. Actually - more than current with so many new systems in play on first flights. Wish best of luck and enjoy following your progress. Stay safe from virus...

[charosenz]

Jim

I have been very busy, but I have not shared a lot because it goes a bit beyond the focus of the thread.

Fortunately I am on Mike Seagers schedule next month for transition training. I am very fortunate to be able to get this level of training.

I am also on the hunt for a CFI to give me some additional refresher training prior to my time with Mike. But I am having a heck of a time finding a CFI. I think I may have posted this previously.

I heard there is a CFI with a RV6 in Olympia (WA) but I have not found his contact info yet.

Charlie

[charosenz]

Things are progressing quite well.

I finally made a decision on which way I was going to have the exhaust exit the cowling. This was a bit of a big decision for me, only because once you cut a hole in that cowl you are committed.

So here are some pics of the turbo exhaust exiting the cowl. Also a view from the top.

Side view



Top view of exhaust exiting cowl.



Overall view of engine of top view.



I hope to have things ready to make the move to the airport in 3-4 weeks.

I fortunately have lined up two CFI for some refresher training too.

Feel free to ask questions .

Charlie

[rv6ejguy]

It's coming along nicely. Do you have a heat shield for the turbine outlet pipe to the silicone hose?

[charosenz]

Ross,

Thank you for the nice words.

It is funny that you mentioned the heat shield. That is exactly what I shared with my wife who was so nice to help me with the cowling and cutting that exhaust hole. I am leaning on using band clamps on the exhaust to hold a thin stainless shield about 3/8" off the pipe. This would give about 3/4" between the shield and the silicone. If you have time, I would like to know your thoughts on that.

[Piper J3]

I wonder how hot the exhaust is after the turbo? A lot of energy gets used up spinning the compressor.

[Piper J3]

Not quite the same thing: The RV-12 has a flexible oil hose passing thru exhaust loop of right front cylinder. The hose is held away from the hot exhaust with a minimal hanger strap. I always shake my head at that decision...

[charosenz]

Originally Posted by Piper J3

I wonder how hot the exhaust is after the turbo? A lot of energy gets used up spinning the compressor.

Jim

I really have not ran the engine long enough at high manifold pressures to give a meaningful temp. But my recollection is 1300*F for a ball ball park number

[rv6ejguy]

Originally Posted by charosenz

Ross,

Thank you for the nice words.

It is funny that you mentioned the heat shield. That is exactly what I shared with my wife who was so nice to help me with the cowling and cutting that exhaust hole. I am leaning on using band clamps on the exhaust to hold a thin stainless shield about 3/8" off the pipe. This would give about 3/4" between the shield and the silicone. If you have time, I would like to know your thoughts on that.

Yup, that's worked for me on my setup.