RCV SP Engines
04-13-2010, 01:03 PM
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RCV SP Engines
Has any one used an RCV SP engine in their autogyro / autogiro projects?I posted on another site and only a well made and good looking plane contributed. I have a 60 SP.
04-13-2010, 01:28 PM
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RE: RCV SP Engines
Hello Bob....
I have used an RCV 60SP in a Trainer 60 for some time. Its weight will be a great help in
getting a good "hang angle" on an autogyro. If you haven't run yours, yet, you will find it pretty easy to start
and run. Mine was one of the very early models and has bevel gears rather than helical. So
because of the tiny backlash in the gears it is noisy when running. I believe the 90SP does have
helical gearing. The engine produces tremendous torque, which is great for swinging large
props.
Because of it's torque and power, a fairly large gyro can be accomodated. About the only kit that I can
think of the proper size is the Autogyro Co of Arizona, Kellett. Which is supposed to use a 90 size engine,
but I'm pretty sure that the 60SP would pull it around just fine.
Bill
Hudson, WI
I have used an RCV 60SP in a Trainer 60 for some time. Its weight will be a great help in
getting a good "hang angle" on an autogyro. If you haven't run yours, yet, you will find it pretty easy to start
and run. Mine was one of the very early models and has bevel gears rather than helical. So
because of the tiny backlash in the gears it is noisy when running. I believe the 90SP does have
helical gearing. The engine produces tremendous torque, which is great for swinging large
props.
Because of it's torque and power, a fairly large gyro can be accomodated. About the only kit that I can
think of the proper size is the Autogyro Co of Arizona, Kellett. Which is supposed to use a 90 size engine,
but I'm pretty sure that the 60SP would pull it around just fine.
Bill
Hudson, WI
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RE: RCV SP Engines
Bill
Thanks for taking the time to answer. I just thought because of some of the advantages of the RCV SP more would use them for their autogyros.
Again Thank You
Thanks for taking the time to answer. I just thought because of some of the advantages of the RCV SP more would use them for their autogyros.
Again Thank You
