RV4 Homebuilt Aircraft Project
The new paint job
The new paint job
N5731A At The Hanger
Cool December Flight Over the Sierras (1)
Cool December Flight Over the Sierras (2)
Cool December Flight Over the Sierras (3)
Empennage all done, 08/10/99
Wings all done, 02/14/00
Fusalage all done, 08/06/00
Engine installation completed, 06/10/01
Cockpit completed, 06/20/01
The first flight and all goes well, the RV grin, 07/15/01
First flight Video
rv4_jul15_02.avi (6,228kb)
| After completing most of the testing here is a list of specs and performance for 5731A. |
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| Engine | AEIO-360-H1A Fuel injected 180hp with inverted fuel and oil systems |
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| Prop | Sensenich 72" with 85" of pitch |
| Weight | Empty 1014lbs, Gross 1550lbs |
| Stall speed | No flaps 54mph, Full flaps 50mph |
| Best rate of climb | At 5000ft MSL with 2250rpm (full throttle), 110mph IAS, solo weight (165lbs), and full fuel 1800fpm |
| Max cruse speed | At 8000ft MSL with 2700rpm (half throttle), solo weight (165lbs), and full fuel 204mph TAS indicated from the GPS |