All,
In my continuing search to find a suitable -8 (since I don't expect Santa to taxi one up under my tree this year), I'm noting various engine types.
I'm very new to the RV community, infancy stage as I have yet to even fly an RV.
So this morning I'm reaching out to discuss the RV-8 engine variations I'm noting. Lycoming being the general consensus of course, Franklin, Rotary, Continental., etc.
Currently, the RV I'm leaning towards has a Cont IO470C - its a beautiful RV8, I've met and visited with the owner and the price is right.
Wondering if a few of you with various engine types wouldn't mind chiming in on your experience. Pros/cons of a Lyc. v Cont. v Franklin, etc.
Performance, Reliability, MX., etc.
Having flown behind many Lycomings and Continentals historically, I'm familiar with both operationally but now looking to BUY my 1st airplane and thus the request.
I realize a great deal depends on what you want to do with your RV.
For me, in my late 40's this is for fun as I still fly for a living. Something to spend afternoons conducting some fun aerobatics with my buds and be able to take the wife for short x-c's to see family and friends.
There is a WEALTH of information on this forum.. I'm sure this has been discussed at great length historically but am putting this out to get up to date/current information and opinions.
Thanks to everyone in advance.. the search and research continues.
Best regards...
In my continuing search to find a suitable -8 (since I don't expect Santa to taxi one up under my tree this year), I'm noting various engine types.
I'm very new to the RV community, infancy stage as I have yet to even fly an RV.
So this morning I'm reaching out to discuss the RV-8 engine variations I'm noting. Lycoming being the general consensus of course, Franklin, Rotary, Continental., etc.
Currently, the RV I'm leaning towards has a Cont IO470C - its a beautiful RV8, I've met and visited with the owner and the price is right.
Wondering if a few of you with various engine types wouldn't mind chiming in on your experience. Pros/cons of a Lyc. v Cont. v Franklin, etc.
Performance, Reliability, MX., etc.
Having flown behind many Lycomings and Continentals historically, I'm familiar with both operationally but now looking to BUY my 1st airplane and thus the request.
I realize a great deal depends on what you want to do with your RV.
For me, in my late 40's this is for fun as I still fly for a living. Something to spend afternoons conducting some fun aerobatics with my buds and be able to take the wife for short x-c's to see family and friends.
There is a WEALTH of information on this forum.. I'm sure this has been discussed at great length historically but am putting this out to get up to date/current information and opinions.
Thanks to everyone in advance.. the search and research continues.
Best regards...