ORIGINAL: Strykaas
Thank you der Steuerman.
Do you think a Jett .50 DD would be ridiculous ? Too much induced drag ?
Mike,
If I got it right, the supersport option is merely a shortened muffler ? Why isn't it stock ? I mean this option is a "must have" if it allows even a small RPM gain... What is the drawback ? A more touchy engine ?
I think the SS muffler should be stock as it seems to work well with a 10x6 thru 8.75 and 8.8 pylon props. At some point a larger prop/load would take the rpm out of the optimum SS rpm range and the standard muffler would be better. The engine is not any more touchy with the SS muffler. With the engine as far back as possible on the Shrike for CG reasons the standard muffler touched the wing but the SS was just right. Maybe Bob will chime in with his expert advise.
Did you not watch the DD/Jett 50 videos? I have never flown an airplane that was more fun or had more WOW factor. AT 2 lbs 12 oz with that kind of power it was like it launches out of a sling shot.