Rick Reeves's Videos (Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers) - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T16:02:10Zhttps://zenith.aero/video/video/listForContributor?screenName=33dva0nmsp14m&rss=yes&xn_auth=no701 static thrust testtag:zenith.aero,2011-01-09:2606393:Video:875972011-01-09T05:55:24.690ZRick Reeveshttps://zenith.aero/profile/RickReeves
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</a> <br></br>This is thrust testing of my VW powered 701. 1915cc Type 1, 1.6 to 1 custom belt redrive, 68" Powerfin prop. I step up to full throttle, but this video is about a year old and I don't remember what the first two speeds were, 2000 or 2500rpm, then 3000 maybe, then full throttle about 4100 rpm. Pitch was originally 10 deg, I have since changed to 11.5 to get a max rpm of 3800 to 3900. Have not…
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</a><br />This is thrust testing of my VW powered 701. 1915cc Type 1, 1.6 to 1 custom belt redrive, 68" Powerfin prop. I step up to full throttle, but this video is about a year old and I don't remember what the first two speeds were, 2000 or 2500rpm, then 3000 maybe, then full throttle about 4100 rpm. Pitch was originally 10 deg, I have since changed to 11.5 to get a max rpm of 3800 to 3900. Have not retested, it still pulls me back in the seat. VW powered STOL CH 701tag:zenith.aero,2011-01-09:2606393:Video:875942011-01-09T05:48:50.591ZRick Reeveshttps://zenith.aero/profile/RickReeves
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</a><br />Flight testing my VW powered Zenith CH701 with a custom redrive and cowling.
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</a><br />Flight testing my VW powered Zenith CH701 with a custom redrive and cowling.