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1. 04:43 AM - Re: Tailwheel Conversion / Training (Greg Vouga)
2. 04:48 AM - Re: Tailwheel Conversion / Training (Greg Vouga)
3. 05:25 AM - Re: Tailwheel Conversion / Training (Larry Bowen)
4. 06:17 AM - Re: Tailwheel Conversion / Training (Jason Ellingson)
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| Subject: | Re: Tailwheel Conversion / Training |
Yep, Speedy, Bones, and Smokey have got me covered I think. I'm really
looking forward to it.
Glad to hear your moving forward on the panel. I can't wait to see the new
setup.
Neon
On Thu, Jan 27, 2011 at 11:50 PM, James Clark <jclarkmail@gmail.com> wrote:
> Wish I could help Neon, but I am still DOWN. Had setbacks with panel work
> but turning the corner now.
>
> I see you have a lot of assistants.
>
> I think you are going to love your "new" plane.
>
> CB
>
>
> On Thu, Jan 27, 2011 at 8:20 AM, Greg Vouga <gvouga@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> I just converted my RV-7A into a RV-7. I'm getting ready for my first
>> flight and would like to get a ride in a -6, -7, or -9 with someone just to
>> make sure there are no surprises.
>>
>> I have ~700hrs in RV's, but it's all A model time. My tailwheel time is
>> all in a Citabria. I realize there are transition instructors around the
>> country, but I don't see any within reasonable driving distance from
>> Raleigh.
>>
>> I'll be glad to pay for all gas/expenses/etc.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Greg
>> (919)609-2475
>> gvouga@gmail.com
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| Subject: | Re: Tailwheel Conversion / Training |
Jack,
The nosewheel in the crosswind is really very stable. The only time the
castoring nosewheel is an issue due to wind is when you are at very low tax
i
speeds. At that point it takes a little upwind braking to keep it
straight. Anything faster than a walk is not an issue at all though. The
rudder is extremely effective.
I can't imagine anything easier than the nosewheel in a crosswind landing o
r
takeoff. I have flown my plane with very severe (25+) crosswinds without
issue. I think you'll find that the -10 will be very similar.
I'll let you know how the tailwheel compares to my experiences in the
nosewheel in a couple months after I put some hours on it.
Greg
On Thu, Jan 27, 2011 at 9:53 PM, Jack Phillips <pietflyr@bellsouth.net>wrot
e:
> Well, I must admit, I=92ve never landed a tricycle with a free castoring
> nosewheel in a crosswind, but I can=92t help but think that relying on th
e
> brakes to keep the nose from weathervaning wouldn=92t work as well as a
> tailwheel with tailwheel steering. I think I=92d rather land my RV-4 in
a bad
> crosswind than any other plane I=92ve ever flown, tailwheel or tricycle.
>
>
> Jack
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> *From:* owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:
> owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com] *On Behalf Of *Robin Marks
> *Sent:* Thursday, January 27, 2011 8:15 PM
>
> *To:* rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com
> *Subject:* RE: RVSouthEast-List: Tailwheel Conversion / Training
>
>
> Ahhhh, I was with you till the higher crosswind comment. I think you have
> that backwards, which is the same position some pilots end up after a gro
und
> loop.
>
> That being said it is difficult to choose a cool military paint scheme fo
r
> an 8A. Just can=92t pull off the P-51 look.
>
>
> Robin
>
> Semi-proud A model driver.
>
>
> RV-4 Sold
>
> RV-6A Sold
>
> RV-10 206 Hours
>
> RV-8A First Flight February 2011
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>
> Do Not Archive
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> *From:* owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:
> owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com] *On Behalf Of *Jack Phillips
> *Sent:* Thursday, January 27, 2011 3:04 PM
> *To:* rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com
> *Subject:* RE: RVSouthEast-List: Tailwheel Conversion / Training
>
>
> You=92re right, Greg. Taildraggers just look better. And can handle rou
gher
> fields and higher crosswinds (compared to a tricycle with a free-castorin
g
> nosewheel). The only regret I have about the RV-10 I=92m building is tha
t it
> has a nosewheel. I=92ve never owned an airplane with a nosewheel.
>
>
> Jack Phillips
>
> RV-4 N18LR
>
> Pietenpol Air Camper NX899JP
>
> RV-10 under construction
>
>
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>
> *From:* owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:
> owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com] *On Behalf Of *Greg Vouga
> *Sent:* Thursday, January 27, 2011 12:20 PM
> *To:* rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com
> *Subject:* Re: RVSouthEast-List: Tailwheel Conversion / Training
>
>
> There's really no good way to justify this. It basically boils down to "
it
> looks cool" and "I want it."
>
>
> I've originally went with the nose gear after weighing all the advantages
> and disadvantages. I didn't have any tailwheel time at the beginning,
> insurance higher on T/W, groundloops, etc. Blah. Blah. We've all heard
> this before.
>
>
> I've got ~700hrs on it now in less than 3 years. The nosewheel is fine.
> The shimmy is a constant battle to control, but with a little effort it's
> not too big of a problem. I've never been too concerned with the nose ov
er
> problems. It seems like you would really need to screw the pooch on a
> landing to run into this. However, eliminating the nose wheel eliminates
> any possibility of nose wheel problems. The plane is almost bulletproof
in
> crosswinds.
>
>
> Watching your buddies push their plane backwards into a hangar, one
> handed, between other planes, while drinking a coke, all while making fun
of
> you shooting off in 3 directions at once while pushing the nosewheel will
> really piss you off. Wrestling the cowling around the nose gear is a pai
n.
> Washing the vertical stab in the A model needs a ladder, My rudder has di
ngs
> on both sides where the gust lock pulled free or I just forgot it. Did I
> mention the tailwheel looks cool?
>
>
> The straw(s) that broke the camels' back was when I checked my nose gear
a
> couple months ago and found that the bolt that holds the gear leg had
> wallowed out the hole slightly. It really wasn't bad and can easily be
> fixed with a taper pin. However, my buddy had a brand new -7 engine moun
t
> in his hangar that he wasn't using and was willing to trade me for my -7A
> mount. I was a couple weeks away from the paint shop and figured it was
now
> or never. So here I am.
>
>
> Do you know the weight actually went up by 3lbs? Not sure what happened
> here. I guess I have added a few small items to the plane since I weighe
d
> it the first time though. I still have the steps on the plane (for now)
> also.
>
>
> So there you have it. It looks cool and I want it.
>
>
> Greg
>
> On Thu, Jan 27, 2011 at 11:44 AM, Bill Boyd <sportav8r@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I would love to know why you went to that trouble, Greg. Surely not for t
he
> 2 knot speed increase or small weight savings. Worry about nose wheel
> collapse on rough runways? Scared by a porpoising episode on landing (PI
O)?
> No desire to fly on stiff crosswind days anymore (LOL)?
>
>
> I have thought about this from time to time ( not a conversion, but a "wh
y
> didn't I /would I next time" sort of thing.) I'd like to know what
> motivated you to undertake this. Especially instead of just being a repe
at
> offender. Well, you already had a 7A, so you don't see this quite the wa
y a
> 6A driver would.
>
>
> I'm pushing 800 hours (in 12.5 years!) - about 0.3h away. You have been
> flying the rivets off that thing by comparison in the time you've had it
> together, I think.
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Tailwheel Conversion / Training |
What's going on with your panel? Total redo? This is in PJ?
I should be starting mine relatively soon.
On Jan 27, 2011 11:53 PM, "James Clark" <jclarkmail@gmail.com> wrote:
> Wish I could help Neon, but I am still DOWN. Had setbacks with panel work
> but turning the corner now.
>
> I see you have a lot of assistants.
>
> I think you are going to love your "new" plane.
>
> CB
>
>
> On Thu, Jan 27, 2011 at 8:20 AM, Greg Vouga <gvouga@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> I just converted my RV-7A into a RV-7. I'm getting ready for my first
>> flight and would like to get a ride in a -6, -7, or -9 with someone just
to
>> make sure there are no surprises.
>>
>> I have ~700hrs in RV's, but it's all A model time. My tailwheel time is
all
>> in a Citabria. I realize there are transition instructors around the
>> country, but I don't see any within reasonable driving distance from
>> Raleigh.
>>
>> I'll be glad to pay for all gas/expenses/etc.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Greg
>> (919)609-2475
>> gvouga@gmail.com
>>
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>>
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| Subject: | Re: Tailwheel Conversion / Training |
I'm building an 8A and will be using the Texan II paint scheme. If you
contact Mark Navratil of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, he'll email you the complete
specs. I plan to match it exactly so someday we'll do a formation flight.
Check here for a picture of his 8A:
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/T5TNAxEOPR5Q7Z6vTs9OXA
<http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/T5TNAxEOPR5Q7Z6vTs9OXA>- Jason
On Thu, Jan 27, 2011 at 8:14 PM, Robin Marks <robin@painttheweb.com> wrote:
> Ahhhh, I was with you till the higher crosswind comment. I think you have
> that backwards, which is the same position some pilots end up after a gro
und
> loop.
>
> That being said it is difficult to choose a cool military paint scheme fo
r
> an 8A. Just can=92t pull off the P-51 look.
>
>
> Robin
>
> Semi-proud A model driver.
>
>
> RV-4 Sold
>
> RV-6A Sold
>
> RV-10 206 Hours
>
> RV-8A First Flight February 2011
>
>
> Do Not Archive
>
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