Jon Epp's RV-3 Project
" Total Performance"
Starting in the spring of 2001 Jon Epp and Graeme Buys started building an RV-3. For years Jon has been building Radio Control models and now he's decided to take on the "real thing" We're so excited for him we decided to make this webpage, after all how many flight schools can brag that their flight instructor/engineer is building an airplane! Check back once in a while for an update.
By the way, if you want to contact Jon, or offer
encouragements just send an
email!
February 4, 2003:
October 8, 2002:
August 15, 2002. Another one of Jon's projects flies! He designed the plans and built a 1/4 Scale Pitts S2B. He reports it flies well...
One must dream!
Jon is doing some hanger flying! As you can see the tail section is about done and in recent month's they have been working on the fuselage jig and insulating/organizing the workshop.
Updates:
Feb 17/02 Ready to begin riveting the right wing together
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| RV-3 Specifications |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Span | 19 ft 11 in |
| Length | 19 ft |
| Height | 5 ft |
| Wing Area | 90 sq ft |
| Weights | |
| Empty Weight without electric system | 690 lbs |
| Empty Weight with electric system | 750 lbs |
| Gross Weight | 1100 lbs |
| Loadings | |
| Wing Loading | 12.22 lbs/sq ft |
| Power Loading | 8.8 (7.3 lb/hp) |
| Powerplant/Systems | |
| Engine | 100-160 hp |
| Propeller [in prototype] | wood fixed pitch |
| Fuel Capacity | 30 US gal |
| Other | |
| Baggage | 30 lbs |
