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Back in early 2000's in my RV-3A it was
routine for me to have the engine quit when pulling back on the
throttle when come in from Clearwater Beach at maybe 160 mph and
approaching the airport. That was with a 2:17:1 drive. Just
normally crossed the field to a left or right downwind and landing
fine. Typically the prop would stop when below 120 mph or so.
With a 2.85:1 drive I think the
airspeed is higher. Didn't look at the airspeed when forced to
land the RV-4 in a hay field. Wasn't alert enough to turn the
Dynon D100 EFIS back on after power went out, so no log. But prop
definitely stopped.
With the RV-3B (also a 2.85:1 drive),
before I restored the fuel plumbing, I was at about 8,000' when
started to suck air from right tank and engine quit. Don't
remember at what airspeed the prop stopped, but again I think it
would be well over 120 mph.
Finn
I’m curious from any still on the list who
have experienced a “dead stick” landing situation, if the
propellor stopped spinning or not when the engine failed?
I also wonder if an engine
has waning compression, if it would be more likely to free
wheel in an engine out situation?
thanks.
Doug
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