Im looking to put together a general rule concerning power to weight...We all seem to believe that a 90 hp light plane is the most natural feeling...as we gain engine size we get nose heavy and have to adjust flying styles a bit but gain in the nose up fun factor.
The dilemma seems to be that extra power adds weight and forward cg..if we know our typical load and where cg will be with it loaded we can plan the rest of the plane layout with motor weight and location..
second part that i am unaware of what is the cost of extra weight...what does the 100...150...160...180...200 hp add in weight?
if we could keep cg of the 90 hp but get 150hp how much weight would we be wiling to throw in to buy the 150 hp?
Working on the justification of supercharging or turbo etc each of those systems add weight but is it as much as the next engine size or two up ?
The dilemma seems to be that extra power adds weight and forward cg..if we know our typical load and where cg will be with it loaded we can plan the rest of the plane layout with motor weight and location..
second part that i am unaware of what is the cost of extra weight...what does the 100...150...160...180...200 hp add in weight?
if we could keep cg of the 90 hp but get 150hp how much weight would we be wiling to throw in to buy the 150 hp?
Working on the justification of supercharging or turbo etc each of those systems add weight but is it as much as the next engine size or two up ?