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[rebel-builders] RE: Elite flying

Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 12:00 pm
by Mike Betti
Ben,
I did the rebuild myself. The core engine I bought was in a wreck and had
bent a crank and 1 damaged cylinder. The engine was 120 hrsnew. Kept
everything stock as a 0360 A1A comes from Lycoming. Standard mags and carb.
Took the prop gov off and plugged the crank. Sent steel pieces out for mag.
Had someone oversee my overhaul and got them to signed it off 0 time and
kept it certified too. The prop is a 76X58 Sensenich. Empty weight 1130#
with 3 seats, paint, full panel, painted interior.
Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: <bransom@dcsol.com>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2007 6:44 PM
Subject: [rebel-builders] RE: Elite flying

Hey Mike
Good to be reminded of an excellent end product, and nice to hear you're
having fun. Couple questions:
Did you do the engine rework yourself (besides parts sent out)?
Anything different from stock mags and carb?
What prop and empty weight did you end up with?
-Ben/ 496R


On 3/26/2007 5:20 PM, mbetti@hughes.net wrote to rebel-builders:
10 hours in. I have to finally admit after all the hype this group gives
about the flying characteristics of the Murphy planes that I been reading
for the last couple years, I was always a skeptic. But today I will say
you
are all correct. My airplane has been handling great, lands nice, takes
off
like a rocket. I couldn't be happier. I am almost certain this Elite will
out perform the Husky.
I am getting close to warm weather and want to remove the doors for a
little more excitement. Is there any concerns doing this as far as
handling
goes? Do I need to tie down anything under 25# in the cockpit?
So far the MAM fiberglass cowl has been ok with the stock inlets. Warmest
day yet here at 74F and yet to see a CHT over 400, cruise is normally 325.
Mike Betti



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