Paul Visk wrote: > How does 891JF performance and weight and balance compare to 56ML?
CG is in the forward end of the range. Weight is about 640 empty, 120 pounds less than N56ML when it was new, but there's at least 60 pounds difference in engine weight. There are weight savings to be had, for example the 16.5 pound cowling can be reduced to 4 pounds if done in carbon fiber, and more streamlined as well. This will help out the far-forward CG as well. I'll also implement cooling plenums like N56ML, just to determine the difference, but I want to get the engine broken in first. Performance is too early to tell, but it'll likely be 20 mph slower due the RAF48 wing and less powerful engine. I don't even have wheel pants on it yet, although I did fly again late today. Six more landings and they were mostly very smooth ones. I think the straight-wired tailwheel cables are a huge help... Mark Langford ML at N56ML.com website at http://www.N56ML.com --------------------------------------------------------
