flyboykelly
Well Known Member
I know this is a sticky subject with Van's, but I would like to get the opinions of this group. I am sorry if this is a repost. I would like to get some more rang out of the RV-8 I am building. I have thought of several options and am at a stopping point.
Option 1. Learn to fly more effeciently, less power more range.
Option 2. Longer leading edge fuel tanks, Ok to do while building though I would run into problems with the pre-punched spars.
Option 3. Tip tanks, though I really want that space for antennas.
Option 4. Removable drop tanks, would look like a mustang and probably have some aerodynamic problems.
I am sure that everyone has thought of these and hope that some have already done some of these. Thoughts anyone, Brian Kelly
Option 1. Learn to fly more effeciently, less power more range.
Option 2. Longer leading edge fuel tanks, Ok to do while building though I would run into problems with the pre-punched spars.
Option 3. Tip tanks, though I really want that space for antennas.
Option 4. Removable drop tanks, would look like a mustang and probably have some aerodynamic problems.
I am sure that everyone has thought of these and hope that some have already done some of these. Thoughts anyone, Brian Kelly