vmirv8bldr
Well Known Member
After 6.5 years of building, I took N74VB on the maiden flight yesterday morning. The hard work, blood and sweat paid off, with interest. Man, what a feeling. The plane flies great; straight and true, and on the numbers. The Barrett IO-390 and 200RV prop are an amazing combination. It's as smooth as sitting in a car, and boy did it climb!!!!!!!
I have a Sam James plenum and cowl, and actually have to find a way to get my CHT's a little warmer. Even after leaning, they are a little on the cold side (OAT was 49F).
After leveling off, I was indicating 185mph WOT and 2450rpm. After leaning fuel flow was 11.1gph.
(I'll post a pic later.)
PICS!
I have a Sam James plenum and cowl, and actually have to find a way to get my CHT's a little warmer. Even after leaning, they are a little on the cold side (OAT was 49F).
After leveling off, I was indicating 185mph WOT and 2450rpm. After leaning fuel flow was 11.1gph.
(I'll post a pic later.)
PICS!
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