Craw
Active Member
I am considering installing the angle valve IO-360 on an RV-7A (with the new D1 engine mount and elastomer nosewheel config from Vans) as well as an MT prop. The reasons I'm leaning towards this configuration are:
- I intend to install a BRS chute system and the heavier engine will help bring the CG forward (BRS chute systems moves it aft ~1").
- I also intend to use the aircraft for IFR whence the chute install
- The Counterweights in prop and crank allow for better control during light aerobatics. The MT is also a little lighter than other props and of course has the counterweights.
I am curious if anyone has built this or a similar configuration before and if so what did your nose wheel weights come in at? I am open to other engine and prop configurations/suggestions.
As always thanks for your feedback.
Cheers,
Phil
Just about finished the tail kit for an RV-7A and expecting a QB fuse in wings sometime this fall/winter.
- I intend to install a BRS chute system and the heavier engine will help bring the CG forward (BRS chute systems moves it aft ~1").
- I also intend to use the aircraft for IFR whence the chute install
- The Counterweights in prop and crank allow for better control during light aerobatics. The MT is also a little lighter than other props and of course has the counterweights.
I am curious if anyone has built this or a similar configuration before and if so what did your nose wheel weights come in at? I am open to other engine and prop configurations/suggestions.
As always thanks for your feedback.
Cheers,
Phil
Just about finished the tail kit for an RV-7A and expecting a QB fuse in wings sometime this fall/winter.