Question about the Sport Pilot designation

"Montblack" 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.

That's a no brainer! Put a **very**flat pitch prop on it, and it will not
go too fast, without over revving the engine.

Think of the deck angle you could get, on climbout! About 60 degrees? g
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Jim in NC

("Morgans" wrote)
That's a no brainer!

Well, now you're in MY wheelhouse! g


Whatever would get approved ...AND get, say, 3 gph fuel burn? Is that close
to possible with an RV-3(B) ...at 138+ mph cruise speeds?

750 lbs empty weight.
Engine .................................125 hp ..............150 hp

Top Speed ........................195 mph ...........207 mph
Cruise [75% @ 8000'] ......185 mph ..........196 mph
Cruise [55% @ 8000'] ......166 mph ..........176 mph

The thing stalls at 51 mph, so that's within LSA limits.


Montblack