---------------------------------------------------------- RV7-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 11/22/04: 10 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 02:41 AM - The LOC... (Matt Dralle) 2. 06:10 AM - Re: thinking about buying (Peter DeCraene) 3. 10:18 AM - Re: thinking about buying (Herron, Al) 4. 10:38 AM - Re: thinking about buying (Norman Younie) 5. 10:45 AM - Re: thinking about buying (Konrad Werner) 6. 11:03 AM - Re: thinking about buying (Franz Fux) 7. 11:08 AM - Re: thinking about buying (Herron, Al) 8. 12:38 PM - Re: thinking about buying (Stan Jones) 9. 01:15 PM - Re: thinking about buying (Jeff Williams) 10. 10:49 PM - Re: thinking about buying (Rob Prior) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 02:41:10 AM PST US From: Matt Dralle Subject: RV7-List: The LOC... --> RV7-List message posted by: Matt Dralle Hi Listers, The List of Contributors (LOC) is just around the corner! On December 1st I post a list of everyone that so generously made a Contribution to support the Lists. Its sort of my way of publicly thanking everyone that took a minute to show their appreciation for the Lists. 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I love to feel the love... :-) Best regards, Matt Dralle Email List Administrator Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle@matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft do not archive ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:10:22 AM PST US From: "Peter DeCraene" Subject: Re: RV7-List: thinking about buying --> RV7-List message posted by: "Peter DeCraene" Ron, I have to agree with Dan's answer. I have flown both the 9A and 7A. The biggest difference in they way that they handle in cruise is the stick force. The 9 is solid where the 7 requires light force to put in in a turn. I tested my auto pilot this weekend and it will make a long cross country easy. In the patern both airplanes handle about the same. The 9 will float a little more but nothing like the 172. I was apprehensive about doing my first flight and even considered letting someone else do the honors until I did transition training. After that I felt confident that I could handle the airplane. Go with the the 7 if you think you might want to do a roll every now and then, (once your flying it you will) and try to stay current while you build. Pete DeCraene N526PD RV-7A ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Brown" Subject: RV7-List: thinking about buying > --> RV7-List message posted by: "Ron Brown" > > Hello all, > I am pondering the 7A or the 9A..I'm sure you guys have some opinions and > why you bought the 7..If you have a minute help me out...Also, what is the > distance between the landing gear, I'm trying to compare it to my 172E. > and that of a Warrior.. > Tks > Ron > > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 10:18:05 AM PST US From: "Herron, Al" Subject: RE: RV7-List: thinking about buying --> RV7-List message posted by: "Herron, Al" I went with the 7A for the "Walter Mitty" factor - I just thought it would be cool to be able to do aerobatics occasionally, even though I don't really know if I'll like it. After all, one reason I sold my 172 is I was getting a little bored with straight-and-level. I also reasoned that the airplane would have a little better performance and be a little stronger structurally thant the -9. Don't let anyone talk you out of the nosewheel - it's nice to be able to land in a crosswind. -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Ron Brown Subject: RV7-List: thinking about buying --> RV7-List message posted by: "Ron Brown" Hello all, I am pondering the 7A or the 9A..I'm sure you guys have some opinions and why you bought the 7..If you have a minute help me out...Also, what is the distance between the landing gear, I'm trying to compare it to my 172E. and that of a Warrior.. Tks Ron ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 10:38:48 AM PST US From: Norman Younie Subject: Re: RV7-List: thinking about buying --> RV7-List message posted by: Norman Younie Why can't you land in a cross wind with a tail dragger? Herron, Al wrote: >--> RV7-List message posted by: "Herron, Al" > >I went with the 7A for the "Walter Mitty" factor - I just thought it would >be cool to be able to do aerobatics occasionally, even though I don't really >know if I'll like it. After all, one reason I sold my 172 is I was getting >a little bored with straight-and-level. I also reasoned that the airplane >would have a little better performance and be a little stronger structurally >thant the -9. Don't let anyone talk you out of the nosewheel - it's nice to >be able to land in a crosswind. > >-----Original Message----- >From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com >[mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Ron Brown >To: rv7-list@matronics.com >Subject: RV7-List: thinking about buying > > >--> RV7-List message posted by: "Ron Brown" > >Hello all, >I am pondering the 7A or the 9A..I'm sure you guys have some opinions and >why you bought the 7..If you have a minute help me out...Also, what is the >distance between the landing gear, I'm trying to compare it to my 172E. and >that of a Warrior.. >Tks >Ron > > > > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 10:45:34 AM PST US From: "Konrad Werner" Subject: Re: RV7-List: thinking about buying --> RV7-List message posted by: "Konrad Werner" Thats simple: Because Al does not have one! Sorry, could not resist that one. do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: Norman Younie To: rv7-list@matronics.com Sent: Monday, November 22, 2004 11:38 AM Subject: Re: RV7-List: thinking about buying --> RV7-List message posted by: Norman Younie Why can't you land in a cross wind with a tail dragger? Herron, Al wrote: >--> RV7-List message posted by: "Herron, Al" > >I went with the 7A for the "Walter Mitty" factor - I just thought it would >be cool to be able to do aerobatics occasionally, even though I don't really >know if I'll like it. After all, one reason I sold my 172 is I was getting >a little bored with straight-and-level. I also reasoned that the airplane >would have a little better performance and be a little stronger structurally >thant the -9. Don't let anyone talk you out of the nosewheel - it's nice to >be able to land in a crosswind. > >-----Original Message----- >From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com >[mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Ron Brown >To: rv7-list@matronics.com >Subject: RV7-List: thinking about buying > > >--> RV7-List message posted by: "Ron Brown" > >Hello all, >I am pondering the 7A or the 9A..I'm sure you guys have some opinions and >why you bought the 7..If you have a minute help me out...Also, what is the >distance between the landing gear, I'm trying to compare it to my 172E. and >that of a Warrior.. >Tks >Ron > > > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 11:03:38 AM PST US From: "Franz Fux" Subject: RE: RV7-List: thinking about buying --> RV7-List message posted by: "Franz Fux" Because he made a joke trying to bait some of you. Its always fun to watch. Franz RV7Eh -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Norman Younie Subject: Re: RV7-List: thinking about buying --> RV7-List message posted by: Norman Younie Why can't you land in a cross wind with a tail dragger? Herron, Al wrote: >--> RV7-List message posted by: "Herron, Al" > >I went with the 7A for the "Walter Mitty" factor - I just thought it would >be cool to be able to do aerobatics occasionally, even though I don't really >know if I'll like it. After all, one reason I sold my 172 is I was getting >a little bored with straight-and-level. I also reasoned that the airplane >would have a little better performance and be a little stronger structurally >thant the -9. Don't let anyone talk you out of the nosewheel - it's nice to >be able to land in a crosswind. > >-----Original Message----- >From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com >[mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Ron Brown >To: rv7-list@matronics.com >Subject: RV7-List: thinking about buying > > >--> RV7-List message posted by: "Ron Brown" > >Hello all, >I am pondering the 7A or the 9A..I'm sure you guys have some opinions and >why you bought the 7..If you have a minute help me out...Also, what is the >distance between the landing gear, I'm trying to compare it to my 172E. and >that of a Warrior.. >Tks >Ron > > --- --- ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 11:08:19 AM PST US From: "Herron, Al" Subject: RE: RV7-List: thinking about buying --> RV7-List message posted by: "Herron, Al" Ha-ha! Right you are! This debate will go on forever - to each his own! do not archive -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Konrad Werner Subject: Re: RV7-List: thinking about buying --> RV7-List message posted by: "Konrad Werner" Thats simple: Because Al does not have one! Sorry, could not resist that one. do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: Norman Younie To: rv7-list@matronics.com Sent: Monday, November 22, 2004 11:38 AM Subject: Re: RV7-List: thinking about buying --> RV7-List message posted by: Norman Younie Why can't you land in a cross wind with a tail dragger? Herron, Al wrote: >--> RV7-List message posted by: "Herron, Al" > >I went with the 7A for the "Walter Mitty" factor - I just thought it would >be cool to be able to do aerobatics occasionally, even though I don't really >know if I'll like it. After all, one reason I sold my 172 is I was getting >a little bored with straight-and-level. I also reasoned that the airplane >would have a little better performance and be a little stronger structurally >thant the -9. Don't let anyone talk you out of the nosewheel - it's nice to >be able to land in a crosswind. > >-----Original Message----- >From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com >[mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Ron Brown >To: rv7-list@matronics.com >Subject: RV7-List: thinking about buying > > >--> RV7-List message posted by: "Ron Brown" > >Hello all, >I am pondering the 7A or the 9A..I'm sure you guys have some opinions and >why you bought the 7..If you have a minute help me out...Also, what is the >distance between the landing gear, I'm trying to compare it to my 172E. and >that of a Warrior.. >Tks >Ron > > > > ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 12:38:16 PM PST US From: "Stan Jones" Subject: Re: RV7-List: thinking about buying --> RV7-List message posted by: "Stan Jones" Of course you can land in a crosswind with a tail dragger. That's what the rudder pedals are for. -------Original Message------- From: rv7-list@matronics.com Subject: Re: RV7-List: thinking about buying --> RV7-List message posted by: Norman Younie Why can't you land in a cross wind with a tail dragger? Herron, Al wrote: >--> RV7-List message posted by: "Herron, Al" > >I went with the 7A for the "Walter Mitty" factor - I just thought it would >be cool to be able to do aerobatics occasionally, even though I don't really >know if I'll like it. After all, one reason I sold my 172 is I was getting >a little bored with straight-and-level. I also reasoned that the airplane >would have a little better performance and be a little stronger structurally >thant the -9. Don't let anyone talk you out of the nosewheel - it's nice to >be able to land in a crosswind. > >-----Original Message----- >From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com >[mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Ron Brown >To: rv7-list@matronics.com >Subject: RV7-List: thinking about buying > > >--> RV7-List message posted by: "Ron Brown" > >Hello all, >I am pondering the 7A or the 9A..I'm sure you guys have some opinions and >why you bought the 7..If you have a minute help me out...Also, what is the >distance between the landing gear, I'm trying to compare it to my 172E. and >that of a Warrior.. >Tks >Ron > > ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 01:15:29 PM PST US From: Jeff Williams Subject: Re: RV7-List: thinking about buying --> RV7-List message posted by: Jeff Williams Some people just don't want the "adventure" of the tailwheel. :) Something's gotta seperate the men from the boys.. LOL ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stan Jones" Subject: Re: RV7-List: thinking about buying > --> RV7-List message posted by: "Stan Jones" > > Of course you can land in a crosswind with a tail dragger. That's what the > rudder pedals are for. > > -------Original Message------- > > From: rv7-list@matronics.com > Date: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 07:53:14 > To: rv7-list@matronics.com > Subject: Re: RV7-List: thinking about buying > > --> RV7-List message posted by: Norman Younie > > Why can't you land in a cross wind with a tail dragger? > > Herron, Al wrote: > > >--> RV7-List message posted by: "Herron, Al" > > > >I went with the 7A for the "Walter Mitty" factor - I just thought it would > >be cool to be able to do aerobatics occasionally, even though I don't > really > >know if I'll like it. After all, one reason I sold my 172 is I was getting > >a little bored with straight-and-level. I also reasoned that the airplane > >would have a little better performance and be a little stronger > structurally > >thant the -9. Don't let anyone talk you out of the nosewheel - it's nice to > >be able to land in a crosswind. > > > >-----Original Message----- > >From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com > >[mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Ron Brown > >To: rv7-list@matronics.com > >Subject: RV7-List: thinking about buying > > > > > >--> RV7-List message posted by: "Ron Brown" > > > >Hello all, > >I am pondering the 7A or the 9A..I'm sure you guys have some opinions and > >why you bought the 7..If you have a minute help me out...Also, what is the > >distance between the landing gear, I'm trying to compare it to my 172E. and > >that of a Warrior.. > >Tks > >Ron > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 10:49:07 PM PST US From: Rob Prior Subject: Re: RV7-List: thinking about buying --> RV7-List message posted by: Rob Prior Probably because his instructor hasn't covered that part of his training yet. 8-) -Rob DO NOT ARCHIVE Norman Younie wrote: > --> RV7-List message posted by: Norman Younie > Why can't you land in a cross wind with a tail dragger? > > Herron, Al wrote: >>--> RV7-List message posted by: "Herron, Al" >>I went with the 7A for the "Walter Mitty" factor - I just thought it would >>be cool to be able to do aerobatics occasionally, even though I don't really >>know if I'll like it. After all, one reason I sold my 172 is I was getting >>a little bored with straight-and-level. I also reasoned that the airplane >>would have a little better performance and be a little stronger structurally >>thant the -9. Don't let anyone talk you out of the nosewheel - it's nice to >>be able to land in a crosswind.