8a 200hp

[burgundyja]

i have a 8a with a 200hp io-360 i think i am going to put on a catto 3 blade but have some questions. is that a good aerobatic combo or should i go with the c/s prop if so i am thinking hartzell. where should i mount the battery front or back? it will have light avionics. i am about 240lbs.

 

[decathlon737]

Don't know about the Catto but if you go Hartzell CS, I would put battery in the rear.

 

[Craig-RV8a]

Battery Location

Hello,
I've got a IO-360 (angle valve) and a Whirlwind prop, rear battery location, and with either prop Catto, or Hartzell, I'd put the battery in the rear. (Medium avionics,, abit lighter than you; 180lbs,,, and it helps to carry ballast in the rear) It's not out of CG, but the weight helps keep the nose gear off during the landing.

 

[mannanj]

8A 200HP

The angle valve 200 hp. engine on the nose gives you an automatic 40 lb. disadvantage. I should think anything you can do to shift weight to the rear is going to help.

 

[cyrilmclavin]

I have the angle valve 36o battery in rear strobe pack mounted as far back as possible on home made bracket and elt in tail assembly under fiberglass fairing with hartzell c/s prop solo c/g .5 in forward so 40 lbs in rear baggage for solo if catto prop lighter less ballast.

cyril