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1. 02:40 AM - The LOC... (Matt Dralle)
2. 07:21 AM - Re: RV 9A questions (Richard Scott)
3. 07:34 AM - Re: RV 9A questions (SkyKing)
4. 10:00 AM - RV-9A question (Don/Marcia Piermattei)
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--> RV9-List message posted by: Matt Dralle <dralle@matronics.com>
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| Subject: | Re: RV 9A questions |
--> RV9-List message posted by: Richard Scott <rscott@cascadeaccess.com>
Ron,
Folks at Van's told me that the 9 is such a nice plane that if any of the
employees were going somewhere & they had a choice the ALL chose the
9. This was before the 10 came along. So if aerobatics are not in your
future, that suggests to me that the 9 is an obvious choice. BUT, a friend
is building a 7 and is about as far along as I am, finishing up the
emp. It looks like the 7 emp is easier to build and the instructions
definitely are laid out better. What I remember is that there is only one
trailing edge wedge on the 7 (less drilling, dimpling/countersinking, less
room for error, less fussing) and the skins are usually heavier (less
chance of screwing up by denting a skin). I think there were a couple
other things, also. OTOH, he might see some things on the 9 that seem easier.
So if all other things were equal and ease of building was a concern, I
would go with the 7, but if flying characteristics were important do the 9.
And Dennis, if you bounce a lot, you may be touching down too fast. I had
the same problem with my '41 Interstate Cadet. Took it up on a dead calm
morning, checked the ASI against a handheld GPS in 4 directions and when
the ASI showed 60 the GPS said 75! Started landing slower & that solved
the problem.
Richard Scott
At 11:35 AM 11/21/2004, you wrote:
>--> RV9-List message posted by: "Ron Brown" <brown_rj@bellsouth.net>
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>I'm new to the site. I'm trying to decide between the 7A and the 9A. I'm
>not interested in the aerobatics, just good flying, some good xcountries,
>insurance rates, and something that's not a handful. The 9 seems
>the ticket, but a lot of others are intent on future desires to do
>aerobatics..
>any opinions. And by the way, how long after the empennage kit is ordered
>does it take to deliver?
>Tks
>Ron
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: RV 9A questions |
--> RV9-List message posted by: SkyKing <skyking135@mindspring.com>
Ron,
I also struggled with that decision. I ultimately chose the -9A because
it better suited my mission profile, i.e., cross-country day/night VFR.
I'm a low-time pilot, looking for good cruise, economy and low insurance
rates.
I think you answered your own question. If I choose to go the
aerobatics route, I'll buy/build something else. I think there are
probably better aerobatic platforms on the market than the -7.
Ron Brown wrote:
>--> RV9-List message posted by: "Ron Brown" <brown_rj@bellsouth.net>
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>I'm new to the site. I'm trying to decide between the 7A and the 9A. I'm not interested
in the aerobatics, just good flying, some good xcountries, insurance
rates, and something that's not a handful. The 9 seems the ticket, but a lot
of others are intent on future desires to do aerobatics..
>any opinions. And by the way, how long after the empennage kit is ordered does
it take to deliver?
>Tks
>Ron
>
>
>
>
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--> RV9-List message posted by: "Don/Marcia Piermattei" <dlpier@lamar.colostate.edu>
-> RV9-List message posted by: "Ron Brown" <brown_rj@bellsouth.net>
I'm new to the site. I'm trying to decide between the 7A and the 9A
Ron,
I previously built and flew an RV-6. Having about 50 hours in my 9A I can tell
you it is a delightful flier. It is much more stable in cruise than the -6,
and is just as nimble in any nonaerobatic manuever. It is very easy to
consistently land well in my hands. I used wood stiffeners on the main gear
and do not find it at all springy. I believe it is more forgiving of aft CG
loading than the -6 was. I also believe it will be easier to sell if you ever
decide to, as any Cessna driver could convert with 2 hours of instruction.
I'll be glad to answer any other questions off line.
Don Piermattei
N192DP
Donald L. Piermattei DVM, PhD
5000 E County Rd 92
Carr, CO 80612
970/568-9047
Fax 970/568-7279
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