How do you inject a healthy level of speed, simplicity and efficiency into an already efficient airframe? Lockwood Aero’s Rotax 916 iS firewall-forward package. With a redesigned cowling, a new cooling system, an MT three-blade constant-speed composite propeller and an optimized center of gravity that allows full utilization of the RV-9’s 100-pound baggage area while remaining within loading limits, the 916 iS-powered RV-9 delivers impressive performance. At FL190, it cruises at 190 knots true on 8.5 gph, while at 8500 feet, it achieves 170 knots true. For this video, KITPLANES contributor Larry Anglisano visited Lockwood’s Sebring, Florida, facility to take a closer look at the project, which is expected to be available this spring.
Video Of The Week: Van’s RV-9: New Rotax Power
Key Takeaways:
- Lockwood Aero has developed a Rotax 916 iS firewall-forward package for the RV-9, featuring a redesigned cowling, new cooling system, and an MT three-blade constant-speed composite propeller.
- This package significantly enhances the RV-9's performance, achieving speeds like 190 knots true at FL190 on 8.5 gph, and 170 knots true at 8500 feet.
- An optimized center of gravity allows full utilization of the RV-9’s 100-pound baggage area while remaining within loading limits.
- The Rotax 916 iS-powered RV-9 project is expected to be available this spring.
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