Any opinions on a Rocket?
Hi there,
at the slight risk of thread creep, while we're at it is there any experience out there in F1/Harmon Rockets?
I've been RV dreaming for a long time and wonder what the general thoughts are on flying a Rocket as opposed to a stock RV. Budd Davisson gave his thoughts on a six cylinder vs four cylinder up front when he said:
There is absolutely no substitute for cubic inches. None. When it comes to all realms of performance, including going up, going fast, and running at low power settings, it's hard to beat having more engine than the airplane actually needs. Is this a subjective statement? Absolutely! Is it true? In this pilot's mind it is. That's why it's subjective.
When you can run at well over 200 mph while pulling barely 50% power at fuel burns approximating high-end four-cylinder numbers, think what you're doing for engine reliability. You have the power when you want it, which gives the option of not using it when its not needed, like in cruise. But, the cubic inches are always there and they always make themselves known in the form of increased performance.
I'd be greatful for people's opinions...again, sorry for the thread drift!!!
DA