("Lakeview Bill" wrote)
The other is the high end speed limit (138 mph). It would have been nice
if that could have been waived for single place planes ...RV-3(B). Again,
oh well.

http://www.vansaircraft.com/public/rv-3int.htm

Well, if you really wanted to fly an RV-3, you could probably hang a 100
hp engine and a less than optimal prop and stay under the speed limit...


Would they let [me] build an RV-3(B) and register/fly it as an LSA or E-LSA?
Or would they be wise to my attempts? Ok, ok ...smaller engine it is.

If it must be toned down, the assumption is that "Total Performance" of the
RV-3(B) will get (at least)138 mph ... so, instead, let's aim for super-low
fuel burn. Any small diesels out there? :-)

Wonder how Van's feels about this option - hanging a 100 hp engine on an
RV-3? How would they feel about an 85 hp engine + an optimal prop?

Wonder if the FAA has come up against this yet?

What I'd want is 138 mph (145 ...Oops.wink) at the very best gph possible
AND be FAA approved as an E-LSA. (Single seat preferable)

http://www.vansaircraft.com/public/rv-3per.htm
RV-3 Performance

Solo Weight .....1,050 lbs
Empty Weight .....750 lbs.
Empty weight and performance measured with fixed pitch wood propeller

Speed .................................125 hp ..............150 hp

Top Speed ........................195 mph ...........207 mph
Cruise [75% @ 8000'] ......185 mph ..........196 mph
Cruise [55% @ 8000'] ......166 mph ..........176 mph
Stall Speed ..........................51 mph .............51 mph
Ground Performance
Takeoff Distance .................350 ft ..................300 ft
Landing Distance ................350 ft ...................350 ft
Climb/Ceiling
Rate of Climb ...................1,700 fpm ............2,050 fpm
Ceiling ..............................20,500 ft ...............23,500 ft
Range
Range [75% @ 8000'] ...........640 sm.............595 sm
Range [55% @ 8000'] ...........770 sm ............715 sm


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