The Murphy Builders Site

HI Walter,

I can tell you what I don't like about the cut back firewall is the extended
lip/shelf on the firewall to support the windshield. Not to mention the 3" of
leg room under the panel. It gets pretty crowded down there with hydraulic
lines, gas lines, cables etc..

My empty C&G is 10 with battery in the tail and original firewall. I don't
have experience in flying another Rebel but I don't find it a problem in mine.
Everything we put in the plane is aft loading including fuel.

With 250 lb. behind the seat, me and enough fuel to be Gross weight (that's
the most aft C&G possible) I'm at the back of the recommended envelope but
still legal. It doesn't get any better than that.

I'm keeping my eyes open for a good composite prop with an electrical pitch
that doesn't cost 10 or 12 grand US like the Whirlwind. In the mean time we do
all right with our Sensenich and good peace of mine, eh?

Looks like I'll be fitting the Amphibs in January now. Remodel on the house
this month. Vacation to Calif. the week before Christmas and then the holidays.

Bruce