lyonsdan

noi am notamemberof the central issue. but i have looked into it. currently i plan on putting a front gear door on, klaus wheelpants, klaus landing gear fairings, updating to downdraft cooling, prop extension( if i can see a real difference), maybe a larger prop, and basically cleaning the aircraft up aerodymanically. i have a good idea for the downdraft i have pictures of. looks really nice and clean. i've also thought about electronic ignition but the price is high. the mai goal i amlooking for is cruise speeds of 170mph+. it has a o-200 with high compression pistons. not sure of the actual ratio. that i will find out when i actually dig into the aircraft. i'm also going to get the klaus spinner. thus saving weight and slightly slicker looking. p;us it's just cool. i've done lots of research and have looked at many pictures of similar aircraft and have gotten manyideas so far. the aircraft is basic plans built i believe. so any help would be great. i'd like to hear from people with anyof these mods since they are pretty basic and popular. i'm not looking to have a jet, just want a great plane. what kind of average speeds do people really get in cruise andthe burn rate. i'm new to the canards and i'm not very educated yet. danny

I recently purchased a 1981 Varieze. N81JC. If anyone knows any info on this aircraft please let me know. I looking at getting cruise speeds around 170mph. current reports are 150mph. It has a O-200 with high compression pistons and ted hendrickson 56x70 prop. I've tried to find if putting a prop extension on the aircraft on gives you a better bite on the prop. but haven'y found any signifant data supporting this. it has wheel pants on it but they aren't all that great. i will be putting light speed pants and gear fairings. i'm also designing the front gear doors. i have been told to put a bigger porp on. but i'm worried about ground contact of FOD. i've found a 3 blade 56inch prop. but not sure if it will spin it well. i'm not sure if shortening the canard will give you better cruise but i don't think that has been done either. so anyone that has information or can help please do. i've also looked at electric ignition but that's a costly investment.