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Sun N Fun Forum on Viking Aircraft Engine
Started this discussion. Last reply by Donald Lee Schwanke Apr 13. 1 Reply 0 Likes
FORUM ON VIKING AIRCRAFT ENGINEMy name is Ron Russ and I fly an RV 12 powered with a Viking Aircraft engine.I’m going to start by boring you with some technical stuff on the Honda engine.The VIKING…Continue
My notes from forum at Sun n Fun
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brenda Smith Apr 14. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Sun N Fun Forums-Viking Mods.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Donald Lee Schwanke Mar 26. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Jan and I will be giving two forums on TUESDAY , MARCH 27, at 11 o'clock and 1PM in the Central Florida Aerospace Academy building. Room #10. This is across from the Florida air museum.Attached is…Continue
Flying The RV12 Viking Yesterday
Started this discussion. Last reply by Donald Lee Schwanke Mar 21. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Had a chance to go flying yesterday and was able to get in a couple of hours. I made a minor change on the pitot tube and it made a big difference. I have it mounted on the stall warnner inspection…Continue
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Donald Lee Schwanke replied to Ronald A. Russ's discussion Sun N Fun Forum on Viking Aircraft Engine"That did it, thanks Ron."
Donald Lee Schwanke replied to Ronald A. Russ's discussion My notes from forum at Sun n Fun"I am unable to open this."
Donald Lee Schwanke replied to Ronald A. Russ's discussion Sun N Fun Forums-Viking Mods."I sure hope someone records these sessions for the rest of us to see."
Ronald A. Russ posted a discussionSun N Fun Forums-Viking Mods.
Jan and I will be giving two forums on TUESDAY , MARCH 27, at 11 o'clock and 1PM in the Central Florida Aerospace Academy building. Room #10. This is across from the Florida air museum.Attached is information from my return trip from Viking Aircraft in Florida after new intake manifold was installed.I left for my return flight from Massey Field, Jans airport,with new intake manifold installed,at 10 AM to return to CZL, Calhoun, Georgia, a trip of 400 miles. Climbed to 6 m msl to pick of…See More
Donald Lee Schwanke replied to Ronald A. Russ's discussion Flying The RV12 Viking Yesterday"Ron it still seems to me that you are having too much fun!"
Brenda Smith replied to Ronald A. Russ's discussion Flying The RV12 Viking Yesterday"Great to hear how much you are enjoying the experiance."
Donald Lee Schwanke commented on Ronald A. Russ's blog post Sun n Fun Viking RV12 Forum"I just don't see I can make it there Ron, but someone please make a video for us that cannot attend in person. I may just send a rep to remove the new manifold though, I told Jan I wanted the next one!"
Ronald A. Russ posted a blog postSun n Fun Viking RV12 Forum
I got a call tonight from Bob Curtis, scheduler for the forums at Sun n Fun. There was one opening left for a forum on alternative engines and he wanted to know if I was interested. I discussed it with Jan and we will try to put a program together. The date is March 27, Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, room 10. I will have more information before show. The talk will be about the RV12 Viking package, flying with the Viking, installation questions, and we hope to have a video of the performance of…See More
Ronald A. Russ replied to Larry Sallee's discussion E-mail from Ken Scott at Van'"First of all no one asked Vans to supply drawings and help for an alternative engine. That will be the day. Installing the Viking fire wall forward package requires using the four existing hard point. Your can install a Viking…"
Ronald A. Russ posted a discussionFlying The RV12 Viking Yesterday
Had a chance to go flying yesterday and was able to get in a couple of hours. I made a minor change on the pitot tube and it made a big difference. I have it mounted on the stall warnner inspection cover and been told might be in the prop wash. It's actually to the right of the stall warnner and has been reading low from day one. The problem wasn't location, it was the 1/4" aluminum tubing. When I cut the tubing I failed to clean up the hole. Once I cleaned up the hole it gave me a larger…See More
Rahul Saini replied to Ronald A. Russ's discussion RV12 with Viking Engine for $37,000"David, I was wondering how much was the FWF from Van's for the 12 when you are using your own 912? Can you share that information. I understand that you will be using some add-ons form the current install besides the engine so some insight will…"
David replied to Ronald A. Russ's discussion RV12 with Viking Engine for $37,000"Ron
I would most likely be going with a Viking if didn’t already have a 912 with 130 hour. Since I remove the Rotax and Avionics I save a ton. I like following the post on the Viking and look forward to more performance stats as…"
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Sun n Fun Viking RV12 Forum
Posted on February 28, 2012 at 9:02pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
I got a call tonight from Bob Curtis, scheduler for the forums at Sun n Fun. There was one opening left for a forum on alternative engines and he wanted to know if I was interested. I discussed it with Jan and we will try to put a program together. The date is March 27, Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, room 10. I will have more information before show. The talk will be about the RV12 Viking package, flying with the Viking, installation questions, and we hope to have a video of the performance…
Continue Prop Pitch on RV12 Viking
Posted on November 25, 2011 at 7:45pm 1 Comment 1 Like
Flew the RV12 Viking for 2.1 hours today. Started out with a pitch of 13.5 degrees. Ran full throttle at an average of 5,600 RPM going North, South East West for about three minutes in each direction. I flew until there was no longer an increase in speed. Averaged altitude was 5,100 MSL. All speed were recorded in each direction and average out to 135.5 MPH. Coolant temp stayed around 200 degrees f.
Ran second test with a pitch of 15 degrees. RPM averaged out to 5,300. …
Continue Return Line
Posted on November 20, 2011 at 8:56pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Brenda: Use the existing 1/4 return you installed going to the fuel tank. You shorten the forward line in the cockpit area and connect it to the manifold. If you can email me at russra@windstream.net. Its easier than trying to go through 12 town every time I email. Ron
Flying the RV12 Viking Today
Posted on November 19, 2011 at 8:32pm 1 Comment 3 Likes
Before flying today I took two 5 gallon fuel containers to my local Kroger fuel station. Got my .03 discount and purchased 10 gallons at $3.17 for 87 ethanol. Topped off airplane and prepared to fly. Takeoff is always exciting as by the time I have full throttle I'm in the air. I love it when I look down at the terminal about 250 feet above it and look at the guys standing outside watching and listing to my takeoff. Its very quiet. I cruised over five of the local airports at 4500 msl…
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- At 10:00am on August 6, 2011, Walter Ray Shipley said…
Ron, I have been following your progress with the Viking engine installation on VAF. Too bad about the lack of civility by some of the posters there.
I too am interested in the Viking and look forward to learning of your progress.
Walt Shipley
Pulsar, RV-8A, RV-8 (all sold) Building a 12
- At 1:03pm on July 18, 2011, Donald Lee Schwanke said…
- Glad to see you over here Ron!
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