JonJay
Well Known Member
RV6, IO-360 180HP, HTZ BF, 3000', 40df OAT,
Conditions have been beautiful and perfectly smooth air. So, although I tested before, never on a day as perfect as yesterday.
I went full power to climb to altitude, leveled off, and just let things ride at about 2550rmp. WOT, full rich, full RPM. The ship accelerated to 180KTAS, essentially just shy of VNE (RV6 is 210mph), and was still accelerating although it seemed to be about maxed out as the rate of acceleration had declined.
My 6 is bone stock from a construction standpoint with no mods and I do not consider it particularily fast. However, it is obviously fast enough as it can reach VNE at a relatively low altitude in level flight.
Just thought I would share. I love this thing!!
Conditions have been beautiful and perfectly smooth air. So, although I tested before, never on a day as perfect as yesterday.
I went full power to climb to altitude, leveled off, and just let things ride at about 2550rmp. WOT, full rich, full RPM. The ship accelerated to 180KTAS, essentially just shy of VNE (RV6 is 210mph), and was still accelerating although it seemed to be about maxed out as the rate of acceleration had declined.
My 6 is bone stock from a construction standpoint with no mods and I do not consider it particularily fast. However, it is obviously fast enough as it can reach VNE at a relatively low altitude in level flight.
Just thought I would share. I love this thing!!