Author: <tomvelvick@...> Time: Fri May 6, 2005 5:43 pm PDT Link
Hi Alan,
I would go with the lightweight starter and put a landoll 12 lb weighted ring on the ringgear. You still have the weight forward and it smooths out the engine at idle so it can idle slower which can really reduce your landing roll.
Regards,
Tom Velvick
N53KT rv-4
N7053L rv-4
> Date: Thu, 05 May 2005 12:04:27 -0000
> From: "aebrv4" <abillings@sfa.com>
> Subject: Starters and CGs
>
> Hey All,
> I need some advice before going off and buying a new light-weight
> starter. I'm putting together an 0-320 powered RV-4 and intend to
> use a wood prop and probably put the battery up front on the
> firewall. Question is, with a 160 lb. pilot up front, would you
> recommend using the heavy Prestolite starter(18 lbs) or the Sky-Tec
> or B&C starter (8 lbs)? Will this have much effect on the CG,
> especially if I haul some gear and another person in the back? I
> know
> light weight means better performance but is the CG going to be too
> far aft if I don't add some weight to the nose? Thanks.
> Alan
> RV-4
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