dustind
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http://www.teamrocketaircraft.com/ main web site.
http://www.teamrocketaircraft.com/spec/index.html specifications
I was wondering if anyone has heard anything good or bad about this kit. I did a search, but no one has even mentioned it. I have seen a few builders sites, and they look good.
The F1 Rocket uses a Lycomming 540 engine, has tandem seating, more interior room than a RV-8, and is designed to handle acrobatic maneuvers +6 -3 G force. It is based off of the Harmon Rocket II. The Rocket II was based off of the RV-4.
I like the high cruise speed, and it seems to at least have the same fuel efficiency as the RV series. I double checked fuel burn at various speeds with a few real people.
The wing loading at gross weight (2000 lbs) is 19.2 lbs/sq. ft., while the RV-8's is at 15.5 lbs/sq. ft. gross. (1800 lbs) Empty weight is for the 1080 RV-8, and 1200 for the F1. Will the extra weight and wing loading hurt the F1's handling, and the joy of doing simple acrobatics just for fun? If so, how much?
Thanks again for the information. -Dustin Doyle
http://www.teamrocketaircraft.com/spec/index.html specifications
I was wondering if anyone has heard anything good or bad about this kit. I did a search, but no one has even mentioned it. I have seen a few builders sites, and they look good.
The F1 Rocket uses a Lycomming 540 engine, has tandem seating, more interior room than a RV-8, and is designed to handle acrobatic maneuvers +6 -3 G force. It is based off of the Harmon Rocket II. The Rocket II was based off of the RV-4.
I like the high cruise speed, and it seems to at least have the same fuel efficiency as the RV series. I double checked fuel burn at various speeds with a few real people.
The wing loading at gross weight (2000 lbs) is 19.2 lbs/sq. ft., while the RV-8's is at 15.5 lbs/sq. ft. gross. (1800 lbs) Empty weight is for the 1080 RV-8, and 1200 for the F1. Will the extra weight and wing loading hurt the F1's handling, and the joy of doing simple acrobatics just for fun? If so, how much?
Thanks again for the information. -Dustin Doyle
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