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On the subject of gas for your IV-P, it depends on how you want to fly it. If you are like many, you got the P to do high/fast -therefore long distance legs. That extra gas is worth gold then (at the expense of baggage for gross weight). My plane holds 106, and makes non stop trips like Vegas to STL a little more difficult than with 112 gallons. Said another way, 17 gallons is about a whole hour of flying LOP, which can get you 250-300 miles further….
Bob R
With my new IV P project I have several questions. They are:
1. Currently have boots installed. Should I install push/pull compensator and aileron pressure box? Have gotten differing advice from two "experts".
2. Wing has aluminum chase for the aileron pushrod, allowing for an additional fuel cell. I've been told the aluminum will expand and contract at a different rate than the glass, eventually creating a leak. My choices are to close the bay and make it dry, or remove the aluminum and replace it with a carbon or fiberglass chase. My estimation is that it will drop the total fuel from about 112 gallons to 95-100 gals. For those flying IV-Ps, is it worth the trouble for 12-17 gallons?
3. The hydraulic power pack had been removed from the project. I've found a source for a 12-volt power pack. Anyone have, or know where I can find a complete power pack with a 24 volt motor?
I'm sure I'll have more questions as the project continues. Hope to see many of you at Oshkosh. Thanks in advance for your comments and advice.
Mike Baudhuin
678-471-7919
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