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1. 03:53 AM - Re: Converting a 6 to a 6a (Apik)
2. 08:15 AM - Re: Re: Converting a 6 to a 6a (David Leonard)
3. 08:44 AM - Re: Re: Converting a 6 to a 6a (Schroeder, Bob (Parts Clerk))
4. 09:56 AM - Re: Re: Converting a 6 to a 6a (Robin Marks)
5. 10:08 AM - Re: Re: Converting a 6 to a 6a (David Leonard)
6. 10:08 AM - Re: Re: Converting a 6 to a 6a (David Cudney)
7. 10:10 AM - Re: Re: Converting a 6 to a 6a (Schroeder, Bob (Parts Clerk))
8. 10:27 AM - Re: Re: Converting a 6 to a 6a (Ron Lee)
9. 10:35 AM - Re: Re: Converting a 6 to a 6a (Schroeder, Bob (Parts Clerk))
10. 10:36 AM - Re: Re: Converting a 6 to a 6a (Schroeder, Bob (Parts Clerk))
11. 10:41 AM - Re: Re: Converting a 6 to a 6a (Charles Hohos)
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| Subject: | Re: Converting a 6 to a 6a |
The RV-6 made its first flight in 1985. When all the flight testing was done, Van
was delighted to find that despite the wide fuselage, it was only three miles
per hour slower than the RV-4! The handling qualities and STOL characteristics
were so close that a pilot who could not see the altered visual picture caused
by sitting off the centerline probably could not tell the RV-4 and RV-6
apart. ...here is my info about RV 6A
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=228827#228827
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| Subject: | Re: Converting a 6 to a 6a |
In light of the rash of bent nose gear and flipped-over aircraft I just cant
understand any reason for wanting to switch to tri-gear. [suspend tailwheel
bravado] The RV-aircraft have got to be some of the tamest tail-wheel
aircraft ever made. IMHO, the only detractor is the reduced visibility
during taxi which is not a big deal. Benifits include better looks, better
rough field performance, and a slight edge in speed. [resume tailwheel
bravado]
Why would you ruin a perfictly good airplane with a training wheel? :-)
--
David Leonard
Turbo Rotary RV-6 N4VY
http://N4VY.RotaryRoster.net
http://RotaryRoster.net <http://rotaryroster.net/>
On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 3:52 AM, Apik <lily_f@auswww.com> wrote:
>
> The RV-6 made its first flight in 1985. When all the flight testing was
> done, Van was delighted to find that despite the wide fuselage, it was only
> three miles per hour slower than the RV-4! The handling qualities and STOL
> characteristics were so close that a pilot who could not see the altered
> visual picture caused by sitting off the centerline probably could not tell
> the RV-4 and RV-6 apart. ...here is my info about RV 6A
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=228827#228827
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Converting a 6 to a 6a |
Too funny! However many bent nose gears there have been, there are only
2 kinds of tail wheel pilots. Those that have and those that will. (you
know what I'm talking about) we have a local pilot that has 2 tail wheel
aircraft and a tricycle gear bird. He ground looped one last fall and
did the same with the other one a couple of weeks ago. So I think that I
will continue my tricycle gear 6. Thank you very much. lol
From: owner-rv6-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv6-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of David Leonard
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 9:15 AM
Subject: Re: RV6-List: Re: Converting a 6 to a 6a
In light of the rash of bent nose gear and flipped-over aircraft I just
cant understand any reason for wanting to switch to tri-gear. [suspend
tailwheel bravado] The RV-aircraft have got to be some of the tamest
tail-wheel aircraft ever made. IMHO, the only detractor is the reduced
visibility during taxi which is not a big deal. Benifits include better
looks, better rough field performance, and a slight edge in speed.
[resume tailwheel bravado]
Why would you ruin a perfictly good airplane with a training wheel? :-)
--
David Leonard
Turbo Rotary RV-6 N4VY
http://N4VY.RotaryRoster.net
http://RotaryRoster.net <http://rotaryroster.net/>
On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 3:52 AM, Apik <lily_f@auswww.com> wrote:
The RV-6 made its first flight in 1985. When all the flight testing was
done, Van was delighted to find that despite the wide fuselage, it was
only three miles per hour slower than the RV-4! The handling qualities
and STOL characteristics were so close that a pilot who could not see
the altered visual picture caused by sitting off the centerline probably
could not tell the RV-4 and RV-6 apart. ...here is my info about RV 6A
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=228827#228827
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| Subject: | Re: Converting a 6 to a 6a |
Bob,
You will probably love the A version. I moved from a 4 to a
6A because I regularly fly into commercial airports and the thought of
looping the plane and causing a commercial flight to have to go around
regardless of zero damage to my aircraft was enough to make me look at
the A's. Yes the TW models look cooler and are SLIGHTLY faster and cost
more to insure (whoops) but landing an A even in difficult conditions is
a dream. I often look like a genius laying down my 6A as clean as can be
imagined. I never had that feeling in my TW.
If you feel comfortable with a nose wheel (and your manhood)
enjoy you're A model.
Robin
www.painttheweb.com/rv-4 (sold)
www.painttheweb.com/RV-6A (500 hours)
www.painttheweb.com/RV-10 (in Paint Now)
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| Subject: | Re: Converting a 6 to a 6a |
Yes, but how many *RV* aircraft do you know of that have groundlooped?
Although I am sure there are many, I personally only know of 1. While I
know of many flipped planes and bent nose forks. Perhaps it is because
groundloops are usually relatively minor incidents that often don't make the
RV news, but that is part of my point as well.
Either way, Good luck
David Leonard
Turbo Rotary RV-6 N4VY
http://N4VY.RotaryRoster.net
http://RotaryRoster.net
On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 8:43 AM, Schroeder, Bob (Parts Clerk) <
BSchroeder@rideuta.com> wrote:
> Too funny! However many bent nose gears there have been, there are only 2
> kinds of tail wheel pilots. Those that have and those that will. (you know
> what I'm talking about) we have a local pilot that has 2 tail wheel aircraft
> and a tricycle gear bird. He ground looped one last fall and did the same
> with the other one a couple of weeks ago. So I think that I will continue my
> tricycle gear 6. Thank you very much. lol
>
>
> *From:* owner-rv6-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:
> owner-rv6-list-server@matronics.com] *On Behalf Of *David Leonard
> *Sent:* Friday, February 06, 2009 9:15 AM
> *To:* rv6-list@matronics.com
> *Subject:* Re: RV6-List: Re: Converting a 6 to a 6a
>
>
> In light of the rash of bent nose gear and flipped-over aircraft I just
> cant understand any reason for wanting to switch to tri-gear. [suspend
> tailwheel bravado] The RV-aircraft have got to be some of the tamest
> tail-wheel aircraft ever made. IMHO, the only detractor is the reduced
> visibility during taxi which is not a big deal. Benifits include better
> looks, better rough field performance, and a slight edge in speed. [resume
> tailwheel bravado]
>
>
> Why would you ruin a perfictly good airplane with a training wheel? :-)
>
> --
> David Leonard
>
> Turbo Rotary RV-6 N4VY
> http://N4VY.RotaryRoster.net <http://n4vy.rotaryroster.net/>
> http://RotaryRoster.net <http://rotaryroster.net/>
>
>
> On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 3:52 AM, Apik <lily_f@auswww.com> wrote:
>
>
> The RV-6 made its first flight in 1985. When all the flight testing was
> done, Van was delighted to find that despite the wide fuselage, it was only
> three miles per hour slower than the RV-4! The handling qualities and STOL
> characteristics were so close that a pilot who could not see the altered
> visual picture caused by sitting off the centerline probably could not tell
> the RV-4 and RV-6 apart. ...here is my info about RV 6A
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=228827#228827
>
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| Subject: | Re: Converting a 6 to a 6a |
Have you checked the insurance rates for tail vs nose draggers????
Set aside the testosterone issue; let it drop.
best wishes
dave--(bet you guessed it) -RV7A, 55 hours and no ground loops or flip
overs so far------------
On Feb 6, 2009, at 8:43 AM, Schroeder, Bob (Parts Clerk) wrote:
> Too funny! However many bent nose gears there have been, there are
> only 2 kinds of tail wheel pilots. Those that have and those that
> will. (you know what I=92m talking about) we have a local pilot that
> has 2 tail wheel aircraft and a tricycle gear bird. He ground looped
> one last fall and did the same with the other one a couple of weeks
> ago. So I think that I will continue my tricycle gear 6. Thank you
> very much. lol
>
> From: owner-rv6-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv6-list-server@matronics.com
> ] On Behalf Of David Leonard
> Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 9:15 AM
> To: rv6-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: RV6-List: Re: Converting a 6 to a 6a
>
> In light of the rash of bent nose gear and flipped-over aircraft I
> just cant understand any reason for wanting to switch to tri-gear.
> [suspend tailwheel bravado] The RV-aircraft have got to be some of
> the tamest tail-wheel aircraft ever made. IMHO, the only detractor
> is the reduced visibility during taxi which is not a big deal.
> Benifits include better looks, better rough field performance, and a
> slight edge in speed. [resume tailwheel bravado]
>
> Why would you ruin a perfictly good airplane with a training
> wheel? :-)
>
> --
> David Leonard
>
> Turbo Rotary RV-6 N4VY
> http://N4VY.RotaryRoster.net
> http://RotaryRoster.net
>
>
> On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 3:52 AM, Apik <lily_f@auswww.com> wrote:
>
> The RV-6 made its first flight in 1985. When all the flight testing
> was done, Van was delighted to find that despite the wide fuselage,
> it was only three miles per hour slower than the RV-4! The handling
> qualities and STOL characteristics were so close that a pilot who
> could not see the altered visual picture caused by sitting off the
> centerline probably could not tell the RV-4 and RV-6 apart. ...here
> is my info about RV 6A
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=228827#228827
>
>
> Subscription,
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| Subject: | Re: Converting a 6 to a 6a |
I will. I'm currently allowed to fly my buddy's 9a. it's a dream to fly
and I've never had that good of landings in a piper or Cessna. It's just
not fast enough compared to the 6
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[mailto:owner-rv6-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Robin Marks
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 10:55 AM
Subject: RE: RV6-List: Re: Converting a 6 to a 6a
Bob,
You will probably love the A version. I moved from a 4 to a
6A because I regularly fly into commercial airports and the thought of
looping the plane and causing a commercial flight to have to go around
regardless of zero damage to my aircraft was enough to make me look at
the A's. Yes the TW models look cooler and are SLIGHTLY faster and cost
more to insure (whoops) but landing an A even in difficult conditions is
a dream. I often look like a genius laying down my 6A as clean as can be
imagined. I never had that feeling in my TW.
If you feel comfortable with a nose wheel (and your manhood)
enjoy you're A model.
Robin
www.painttheweb.com/rv-4 (sold)
www.painttheweb.com/RV-6A (500 hours)
www.painttheweb.com/RV-10 (in Paint Now)
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| Subject: | Re: Converting a 6 to a 6a |
Exactly, insurance rates will tell the truth. I know of one RV
groundloop
with damage at my airport but ZERO RV tri-gear incidents. I suspect
that
the fact is that the nose-overs are on unimproved landing areas. So
stay off
of them.
Ron Lee
Have you checked the insurance rates for tail vs nose draggers????
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| Subject: | Re: Converting a 6 to a 6a |
None. But one of the 2 was a harmon rocket. I did see the picture of a
7A that was caught mid fall standing on its nose in the grass.
From: owner-rv6-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv6-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of David Leonard
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 11:04 AM
Subject: Re: RV6-List: Re: Converting a 6 to a 6a
Yes, but how many RV aircraft do you know of that have groundlooped?
Although I am sure there are many, I personally only know of 1. While I
know of many flipped planes and bent nose forks. Perhaps it is because
groundloops are usually relatively minor incidents that often don't make
the RV news, but that is part of my point as well.
Either way, Good luck
David Leonard
Turbo Rotary RV-6 N4VY
http://N4VY.RotaryRoster.net
http://RotaryRoster.net
On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 8:43 AM, Schroeder, Bob (Parts Clerk)
<BSchroeder@rideuta.com> wrote:
Too funny! However many bent nose gears there have been, there are only
2 kinds of tail wheel pilots. Those that have and those that will. (you
know what I'm talking about) we have a local pilot that has 2 tail wheel
aircraft and a tricycle gear bird. He ground looped one last fall and
did the same with the other one a couple of weeks ago. So I think that I
will continue my tricycle gear 6. Thank you very much. lol
From: owner-rv6-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv6-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of David Leonard
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 9:15 AM
Subject: Re: RV6-List: Re: Converting a 6 to a 6a
In light of the rash of bent nose gear and flipped-over aircraft I just
cant understand any reason for wanting to switch to tri-gear. [suspend
tailwheel bravado] The RV-aircraft have got to be some of the tamest
tail-wheel aircraft ever made. IMHO, the only detractor is the reduced
visibility during taxi which is not a big deal. Benifits include better
looks, better rough field performance, and a slight edge in speed.
[resume tailwheel bravado]
Why would you ruin a perfictly good airplane with a training wheel? :-)
--
David Leonard
Turbo Rotary RV-6 N4VY
http://N4VY.RotaryRoster.net <http://n4vy.rotaryroster.net/>
http://RotaryRoster.net <http://rotaryroster.net/>
On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 3:52 AM, Apik <lily_f@auswww.com> wrote:
The RV-6 made its first flight in 1985. When all the flight testing was
done, Van was delighted to find that despite the wide fuselage, it was
only three miles per hour slower than the RV-4! The handling qualities
and STOL characteristics were so close that a pilot who could not see
the altered visual picture caused by sitting off the centerline probably
could not tell the RV-4 and RV-6 apart. ...here is my info about RV 6A
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=228827#228827
Subscription,
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| Subject: | Re: Converting a 6 to a 6a |
The 9 that I have about 70 hours in is close to 200 total time and just
a solid flyer.
From: owner-rv6-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv6-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of David Cudney
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 11:07 AM
Subject: Re: RV6-List: Re: Converting a 6 to a 6a
Have you checked the insurance rates for tail vs nose draggers????
Set aside the testosterone issue; let it drop.
best wishes
dave--(bet you guessed it) -RV7A, 55 hours and no ground loops or flip
overs so far------------
On Feb 6, 2009, at 8:43 AM, Schroeder, Bob (Parts Clerk) wrote:
Too funny! However many bent nose gears there have been, there are only
2 kinds of tail wheel pilots. Those that have and those that will. (you
know what I'm talking about) we have a local pilot that has 2 tail wheel
aircraft and a tricycle gear bird. He ground looped one last fall and
did the same with the other one a couple of weeks ago. So I think that I
will continue my tricycle gear 6. Thank you very much. lol
From: owner-rv6-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv6-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of David Leonard
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 9:15 AM
Subject: Re: RV6-List: Re: Converting a 6 to a 6a
In light of the rash of bent nose gear and flipped-over aircraft I just
cant understand any reason for wanting to switch to tri-gear. [suspend
tailwheel bravado] The RV-aircraft have got to be some of the tamest
tail-wheel aircraft ever made. IMHO, the only detractor is the reduced
visibility during taxi which is not a big deal. Benifits include better
looks, better rough field performance, and a slight edge in speed.
[resume tailwheel bravado]
Why would you ruin a perfictly good airplane with a training wheel? :-)
--
David Leonard
Turbo Rotary RV-6 N4VY
http://N4VY.RotaryRoster.net
http://RotaryRoster.net <http://rotaryroster.net/>
On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 3:52 AM, Apik <lily_f@auswww.com> wrote:
The RV-6 made its first flight in 1985. When all the flight testing was
done, Van was delighted to find that despite the wide fuselage, it was
only three miles per hour slower than the RV-4! The handling qualities
and STOL characteristics were so close that a pilot who could not see
the altered visual picture caused by sitting off the centerline probably
could not tell the RV-4 and RV-6 apart. ...here is my info about RV 6A
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=228827#228827
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| Subject: | Re: Converting a 6 to a 6a |
Please do not send these emails to the entire RV6-list. Thanks
----- Original Message -----
From: Schroeder, Bob (Parts Clerk)<mailto:BSchroeder@rideuta.com>
To: rv6-list@matronics.com<mailto:rv6-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 11:34
Subject: RE: RV6-List: Re: Converting a 6 to a 6a
None. But one of the 2 was a harmon rocket. I did see the picture of a
7A that was caught mid fall standing on its nose in the grass.
From:
owner-rv6-list-server@matronics.com<mailto:owner-rv6-list-server@matronic
s.com> [mailto:owner-rv6-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of David
Leonard
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 11:04 AM
To: rv6-list@matronics.com
Subject: Re: RV6-List: Re: Converting a 6 to a 6a
Yes, but how many RV aircraft do you know of that have groundlooped?
Although I am sure there are many, I personally only know of 1. While I
know of many flipped planes and bent nose forks. Perhaps it is because
groundloops are usually relatively minor incidents that often don't make
the RV news, but that is part of my point as well.
Either way, Good luck
David Leonard
Turbo Rotary RV-6 N4VY
http://N4VY.RotaryRoster.net<http://n4vy.rotaryroster.net/>
http://RotaryRoster.net<http://rotaryroster.net/>
On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 8:43 AM, Schroeder, Bob (Parts Clerk)
<BSchroeder@rideuta.com<mailto:BSchroeder@rideuta.com>> wrote:
Too funny! However many bent nose gears there have been, there are
only 2 kinds of tail wheel pilots. Those that have and those that will.
(you know what I'm talking about) we have a local pilot that has 2 tail
wheel aircraft and a tricycle gear bird. He ground looped one last fall
and did the same with the other one a couple of weeks ago. So I think
that I will continue my tricycle gear 6. Thank you very much. lol
From:
owner-rv6-list-server@matronics.com<mailto:owner-rv6-list-server@matronic
s.com>
[mailto:owner-rv6-list-server@matronics.com<mailto:owner-rv6-list-server@
matronics.com>] On Behalf Of David Leonard
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 9:15 AM
To: rv6-list@matronics.com<mailto:rv6-list@matronics.com>
Subject: Re: RV6-List: Re: Converting a 6 to a 6a
In light of the rash of bent nose gear and flipped-over aircraft I
just cant understand any reason for wanting to switch to tri-gear.
[suspend tailwheel bravado] The RV-aircraft have got to be some of the
tamest tail-wheel aircraft ever made. IMHO, the only detractor is the
reduced visibility during taxi which is not a big deal. Benifits
include better looks, better rough field performance, and a slight edge
in speed. [resume tailwheel bravado]
Why would you ruin a perfictly good airplane with a training wheel?
:-)
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On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 3:52 AM, Apik
<lily_f@auswww.com<mailto:lily_f@auswww.com>> wrote:
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The RV-6 made its first flight in 1985. When all the flight testing
was done, Van was delighted to find that despite the wide fuselage, it
was only three miles per hour slower than the RV-4! The handling
qualities and STOL characteristics were so close that a pilot who could
not see the altered visual picture caused by sitting off the centerline
probably could not tell the RV-4 and RV-6 apart. ...here is my info
about RV 6A
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