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1. 09:06 AM - G-meter (Ken Simmons)
2. 09:33 AM - G-meter (RV_8 Pilot)
3. 09:53 AM - Re: [rv8list] G-meter (Randy Lervold)
4. 10:12 AM - Re: G-meter (Doug Ripley)
5. 10:52 AM - Re: G-meter (Stein Bruch)
6. 01:50 PM - Re: [rv8list] G-meter (Bill VonDane)
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--> RV8-List message posted by: "Ken Simmons" <ken@truckstop.com>
I've been trying to decide on instruments and am asking for opinions on the "need"
for a G-meter in the 8. I plan on doing normal RV type aerobatics and I understand
these can get kind of interesting if not done correctly. Is the G meter
of any use during the maneuver or just to tell you how bad it was?
Thanks.
Ken
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--> RV8-List message posted by: "RV_8 Pilot" <rv_8pilot@hotmail.com>
If you plan on any acro, get a G-meter. IMVHO, they're required equipment
in an aerobatic plane that *can* be broken.
Coincidentally, I have one for sale. :) It's mechanical and works very
well. Was recently replaced with a Dynon. Write me if interested.
rv_8pilot@hotmail.com
Bryan Jones -8 608 hrs
www.LoneStarSquadron.com
Houston, Texas
>
>I've been trying to decide on instruments and am asking for opinions on the
>"need" for a G-meter in the 8. I plan on doing normal RV type aerobatics
>and I understand these can get kind of interesting if not done correctly.
>Is the G meter of any use during the maneuver or just to tell you how bad
>it was?
>
>Thanks.
>Ken
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| Subject: | Re: [rv8list] G-meter |
--> RV8-List message posted by: "Randy Lervold" <randy@romeolima.com>
I wouldn't have an RV without one. Skilled aerobatic pilots who fly frequently
can probably tell by the feel what the G load is, but I can't. Once I get over
about 3 then 4/5/6 all feel about the same, yet you REALLY need to know this.
I think it's especially important when you botch a maneuver... both airspeed
and G load can get out of hand really fast. Jerry Vangrunsven thinks its so important
that he encourages builders to locate their G-meter up toward the top
of the panel right next to the ASI.
FWIW,
Randy Lervold
RV-8, 368 hrs, sold
RV-3B, starting construction, www.romeolima.com/RV3factory.htm
----- Original Message -----
From: Ken Simmons
To: rv8list@yahoogroups.com ; rv8-list@matronics.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 9:05 AM
Subject: [rv8list] G-meter
I've been trying to decide on instruments and am asking for opinions on the "need"
for a G-meter in the 8. I plan on doing normal RV type aerobatics and I
understand these can get kind of interesting if not done correctly. Is the G meter
of any use during the maneuver or just to tell you how bad it was?
Thanks.
Ken
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--> RV8-List message posted by: "Doug Ripley" <dougr@hurricanefilter.com>
My $0.02
If you're going to do any kind of aerobatics you should have one. Consider
the "G" limitations for the -8 being different at different gross weights.
You should always be aware if you are exceeding them. It's just as
important as the markings on the airspeed indicator.
As you become more accustomed to aerobatics and higher positive G's, you
become more immune to them. You could easily get to where you're pulling
more than the aircraft is rated without knowing. Remember the first time
you did 60 degree bank turns and you thought that was a lot of G's? That's
nothing now!
My brother had been doing loops and spins in a J-3. He claimed that he was
able to get a barrel roll out of a 65 hp Cub. I didn't believe him, so he
took me for a roll. I couldn't believe what he was doing!! He would dive
to red-line, pull up HARD and crank in full up elevator and left & right
rudder. Yes, he did it, but I'm guessing he was pulling about 6 or 7
asymmetrical G's in a 1946 Cub. He had never flown an airplane with a G
meter, and had grown used to the higher G's. Now he's an ag pilot flying a
worn-out Thrush, and he's proud that he can turn faster than any of the
other pilots.......I really wish he had a G meter.
Even if you get one of the cheaper ones that don't record, it's a useful
instrument that will keep you operating within the limitations.
Doug
RV8 flying by July
N821DT
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Simmons" <ken@truckstop.com>
Subject: RV8-List: G-meter
> --> RV8-List message posted by: "Ken Simmons" <ken@truckstop.com>
>
> I've been trying to decide on instruments and am asking for opinions on
the "need" for a G-meter in the 8. I plan on doing normal RV type aerobatics
and I understand these can get kind of interesting if not done correctly. Is
the G meter of any use during the maneuver or just to tell you how bad it
was?
>
> Thanks.
> Ken
>
>
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--> RV8-List message posted by: "Stein Bruch" <stein@steinair.com>
Hi Ken,
As one who can't seem to fly my RV right side up on nearly every flight, I
can definately recommend a
"G-Meter". If you're not really sure what 2 or 3 G's is in your RV, you
should get one. The reason I pick those numbers is that most every maneuver
can be done in that envelope unless you start getting crazy.
That being said, if you fall on your back out of a hammerhead, do a split-s
out of a roll, or flub up a loop/cuban 8, things can get real exciting, REAL
fast. The G-Meter lets you start out easy and see what the forces feel like
before you try anything too hard.
Anyway, have fun with your RV, but be carefull, these are slippery devils!
Cheers,
Stein Bruch
RV6's, Minneapolis.
-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Ken Simmons
Subject: RV8-List: G-meter
--> RV8-List message posted by: "Ken Simmons" <ken@truckstop.com>
I've been trying to decide on instruments and am asking for opinions on the
"need" for a G-meter in the 8. I plan on doing normal RV type aerobatics and
I understand these can get kind of interesting if not done correctly. Is the
G meter of any use during the maneuver or just to tell you how bad it was?
Thanks.
Ken
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| Subject: | Re: [rv8list] G-meter |
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--> RV8-List message posted by: Bill VonDane <bill@vondane.com>
I have been taking acro instruction from my Buddy Dave Petri in his Yak 52:
http://www.vondane.com/otherpix/petri/index.htm and when I was re-cutting my
panel he highly encouraged me to put my g-meter up high next to my airspeed
indicator... So I did: http://www.vondane.com/rv8a/upgrades/196-2.jpg
-Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: "Randy Lervold" <randy@romeolima.com>
Subject: Re: [rv8list] G-meter
I wouldn't have an RV without one. Skilled aerobatic pilots who fly
frequently can probably tell by the feel what the G load is, but I can't.
Once I get over about 3 then 4/5/6 all feel about the same, yet you REALLY
need to know this. I think it's especially important when you botch a
maneuver... both airspeed and G load can get out of hand really fast. Jerry
Vangrunsven thinks its so important that he encourages builders to locate
their G-meter up toward the top of the panel right next to the ASI.
FWIW,
Randy Lervold
RV-8, 368 hrs, sold
RV-3B, starting construction, www.romeolima.com/RV3factory.htm
----- Original Message -----
From: Ken Simmons
To: rv8list@yahoogroups.com ; rv8-list@matronics.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 9:05 AM
Subject: [rv8list] G-meter
I've been trying to decide on instruments and am asking for opinions on
the "need" for a G-meter in the 8. I plan on doing normal RV type aerobatics
and I understand these can get kind of interesting if not done correctly. Is
the G meter of any use during the maneuver or just to tell you how bad it
was?
Thanks.
Ken
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