I would like to start a discussion on the viablity of this option. I understand that folks have been dropping IO 540s in previous RVs with great success so would the RV14 not be a suitable candidate.
I have read Vans article about VNE, larger engines and High speed flutter but if a closer eye is paid to the ASI so as not to exceed VNE then wouldnt this concern be alleviated.
What I am also interested in is the extra strenght needed to the structure and how that would be accomplished..I understand that with the Harmon Rocket and F1 Rocket this is done by purchasing a third party kit but would a regular builder be able to fabricate the necessary hardware/components to accomplish this.
ps..I do realize that no one has seen any of the plans or construction manuals yet so we would of course be speculating on all this.
I have read Vans article about VNE, larger engines and High speed flutter but if a closer eye is paid to the ASI so as not to exceed VNE then wouldnt this concern be alleviated.
What I am also interested in is the extra strenght needed to the structure and how that would be accomplished..I understand that with the Harmon Rocket and F1 Rocket this is done by purchasing a third party kit but would a regular builder be able to fabricate the necessary hardware/components to accomplish this.
ps..I do realize that no one has seen any of the plans or construction manuals yet so we would of course be speculating on all this.
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