Mon, Jan 12, 2015
The Rumble Of A Radial Has Been Replaced With The Growl Of A V8 In The Kit Built P85 Produced By Altitude Group
The P85 is a derivation of Altitude Group’s Radial Rocket airframe, with changes to accommodate a V8 firewall forward powerplant package utilizing the proven, high performance LS series of V8 engines. As of a few weeks ago, the P 85 made its first flight and is now in experimental phase 1 flight testing.
P85 initial program focus is on a powerful yet relatively low cost firewall forward installation, featuring a 1.8:1 ratio prop speed reduction unit, fixed pitch prop and an engine ECU controlling electronic fuel injection, resulting in single power lever engine operation. The ability to utilize 91 octane Mogas enhances the economics associated with the P85 design.
The P85 features a two seat, rugged composite airframe designed for aerobatic flight as well as comfortable cross country cruising.
Altitude Group LLC is offering a Streamline kit purchasing structure that allows builders to purchase, directly from suppliers, commonly available and over the counter hardware, materials and equipment previously supplied in the airframe kit. Builders are now able to purchase these items to suit individual schedules and budgets. With the purchase of a P85 Streamline Airframe Kit, purchasers receive a detailed list of additional hardware, materials and equipment used in the airframe assembly process.
Altitude Group LLC has been manufacturing and marketing the Radial Rocket TD and Radial Rocket RG line of high performance composite airframe kits since 2011. The P85 is the newest addition to the product line.
(Image provided by Altitude Group LLC)
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