Dave Anders
Dave Anders is a retired dentist and has been flying for 39 years. His RV-4 first flew in 1991 and won Kitbuilt Champion and Reserve Grand Champion awards at Oshkosh. In 1997 the National Aeronautic Association awarded it a World Record for the “Cafe Triaviathon All-Time High Score for Combined Aircraft Performance,” which still stands. He works on its performance continually and has increased its top speed by 44 mph over the years.
Build a Custom Plenum That Will Work
For optimum performance, all it takes is a little bit of math and some fiberglass.
Building a Tunable Carbon Fiber Induction Plenum
There’s always more to learn when increasing your engine’s horsepower output and optimizing volumetric efficiency.
Capturing Helmholtz Free Energy
Energy thats similar to an open-ocean wave break also exists in engines. Can it be harnessed with a tunable induction system?
Putting the Experiment in Experimental
Over 30 modifications resulted in a speed increase of 44 mph.
In Case You Missed It
Wind Tunnel
Recently, there has been increasing interest in the efficiency of all vehicles, including airplanes. Designers are seeking to make airplanes that perform better and burn less fuel. Barnaby Wainfan takes a close look at the aerodynamics and mathematics behind this deceptively complex process.
