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Old 2nd May 2011, 03:20
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VH-XXX
 
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Had 2 mates that built their 6's at the same time. One went the metal constant speed prop and the other a 2 blade timber. You could hardly suggest that one was faster than the other. It was an interesting comparison.

Have another mate put a 3 blade constant speed on his 6 and found it went a bit slower, but was noticeably smoother and more comfortable and a little quieter.

Both of them were a 150 knot TAS machine up high in the 7,500ft+ range.

One of the guys I know took his 6 up to New Guinea and Vanuatu, 160hp C/S, that thing would still climb at close to 1,000 fpm at 12,000 ft.

The 6 does have a tendency to fish-tail (yawing) at high speed when you are pushing it whereas the 7 doesn't. Even the 10 does this when pushed.

Great performers.

Suggest the Van's Airforce forum for more info on the RV and maybe a trip to OshKosh this year.
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