---------------------------------------------------------- RV-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 09/12/07: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 07:42 AM - Re: Spins in RV6a (Bill Boyd) 2. 08:14 AM - Re: Spins in RV6a (Dale Walter) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 07:42:50 AM PST US From: "Bill Boyd" Subject: Re: RV-List: Spins in RV6a Interesting, Dale. I've never had spin training, so I'll abide by Van's suggestion that I not teach myself in the 6A. I did notice your roll rate seems faster than mine, particularly the second half. Maybe I'm anticipating the roll-out to level too early, but I think your barrel roll time is a good half second or more faster than my 6A will do to the left. I don't use rudder input for the maneuver. Do you? Maybe that's the difference. -Stormy On 9/12/07, Dale Walter wrote: > > > Hello, > > FWIW here is a little video of spins in an RV6a: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0ujjspDGXM > > > Happy landings, > Dale > > RV6a O-360, Hartzell CS, large rudder > > > Do not archive > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:14:45 AM PST US From: "Dale Walter" Subject: RE: RV-List: Spins in RV6a I gently push the pedal that is on the top during the time the wings are more vertical (about 45 degrees before and after) in the 2nd half of the roll only, this keeps the longitudal axis more stable and keeps the rate of roll going. Experimenting with the rudder pressure and timing will help you find your smoothest rolls. I agree, it is safer to learn spins, etc with a qualified instructor, I did. Thanks to Mark Cwikla, a fantastic CFII 1983, wherever he is. You may notice in the spin video the rate of spin varies quite a bit as the airflow jumps around the airfoils. Cessna 152 & 172s spin much smoother. Dale http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0ujjspDGXM _____ From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bill Boyd Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 10:39 AM Subject: Re: RV-List: Spins in RV6a Interesting, Dale. I've never had spin training, so I'll abide by Van's suggestion that I not teach myself in the 6A. I did notice your roll rate seems faster than mine, particularly the second half. Maybe I'm anticipating the roll-out to level too early, but I think your barrel roll time is a good half second or more faster than my 6A will do to the left. I don't use rudder input for the maneuver. Do you? Maybe that's the difference. -Stormy On 9/12/07, Dale Walter wrote: Hello, FWIW here is a little video of spins in an RV6a: Email Forum - Features Navigator to browse such as the Subscriptions page, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, more: http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rv-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/rv-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.