Looking for advise on Sonex with 2180 Revmaster
Posted:
Thu May 18, 2017 9:49 pmby Planegene
Been talking to someone about a possible purchase of a Sonex with a Revmaster 2180.
What kind of performance will I be looking at?
I have never had a Revmaster, is it a good fit?
What should I look for when I go to look at the plane?
Any advise is great
Re: Looking for advise on Sonex with 2180 Revmaster
Posted:
Thu May 18, 2017 10:39 pmby gammaxy
A lot also depends on the propeller. I don't know much about the Revmaster, but expect that it will perform about the same as the Aerovee which has the same displacement.
I'd expect climb rates around 800fpm with a 200 lb pilot and around 450fpm at gross weight at 75mph. If your propeller spins faster than ~2850rpm at that speed you'll probably climb a bit faster.
True airspeed at wide open throttle will probably be in the range of 125-145mph depending on the propeller.
Re: Looking for advise on Sonex with 2180 Revmaster
Posted:
Sat May 20, 2017 5:54 pmby Planegene
Is there anything I should look at other than the obvious as far as airframe?
Any major service bulletins?
Weak spots
Re: Looking for advise on Sonex with 2180 Revmaster
Posted:
Sat May 20, 2017 9:49 pmby gammaxy