---------------------------------------------------------- RV9-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 11/22/04: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 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) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 02:40:36 AM PST US From: Matt Dralle Subject: RV9-List: The LOC... --> RV9-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. Won't you take a moment and assure that your name is on that List of Contributors? 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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: 07:21:35 AM PST US From: Richard Scott Subject: Re: RV9-List: RV 9A questions --> RV9-List message posted by: Richard Scott 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" > >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 > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:34:37 AM PST US From: SkyKing Subject: Re: RV9-List: RV 9A questions --> RV9-List message posted by: SkyKing 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" > >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 > > > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 10:00:13 AM PST US From: "Don/Marcia Piermattei" Subject: RV9-List: RV-9A question --> RV9-List message posted by: "Don/Marcia Piermattei" -> RV9-List message posted by: "Ron Brown" 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