Mike,

Although I have an ES-P the 400 hp TSIO550 probably burns the same as yours.  Central Ohio to Redmond Oregon is a comfortable 1-stop when filled with 120 gal usable (52 each wing and 16 belly tank) .  Same from Ohio to Key West or Grand Bahama.  Would not want to give up that extra hour on long flights.

Robert Simon
ES-P N301ES

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Baudhuin [mailto:mikebaud@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 10:29 AM
To: lml@lancaironline.net
Subject: LIV P advice

With my new IV P project I have several questions.  They are:

1.  Currently have boots installed.  Should I install push/pull compensator and aileron pressure box?  Have gotten differing advice from two "experts".

2.  Wing has aluminum chase for the aileron pushrod, allowing for an additional fuel cell.  I've been told the aluminum will expand and contract at a different rate than the glass, eventually creating a leak.  My choices are to close the bay and make it dry, or remove the aluminum and replace it with a carbon or fiberglass chase.  My estimation is that it will drop the total fuel from about 112 gallons to 95-100 gals.  For those flying IV-Ps, is it worth the trouble for 12-17 gallons?  

3.  The hydraulic power pack had been removed from the project.  I've found a source for a 12-volt power pack.  Anyone have, or know where I can find a complete power pack with a 24 volt motor?

I'm sure I'll have more questions as the project continues.  Hope to see many of you at Oshkosh.  Thanks in advance for your comments and advice.

Mike Baudhuin
678-471-7919