---------------------------------------------------------- RVSouthEast-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 01/28/11: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 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) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:43:21 AM PST US Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Tailwheel Conversion / Training From: Greg Vouga 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 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 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 >> >> * >> >> >> st" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RVSouthEast-List >> tp://forums.matronics.com >> >> _blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution >> * >> >> > * > > * > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 04:48:28 AM PST US Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Tailwheel Conversion / Training From: Greg Vouga 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 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 > > > Do Not Archive > > > *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 > > > ------------------------------ > > *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 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. > > > -Stormy > > > * * > > * * > > = the many List utilities such as List Un/Subscription, > > matronics.com/Navigator?RVSouthEast-List"> > http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RVSouthEast-List > > ================ > > http://forums.matronics.com > > ================ > > -Matt Dralle, List Admin. > > * * > > * * > > ** > > ** > > ** > > ** > > ** > > ** > > ** > > *http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RVSouthEast-List* > > ** > > ** > > ** > > ** > > ** > > *http://forums.matronics.com* > > ** > > ** > > ** > > ** > > ** > > *http://www.matronics.com/contribution* > > ** > > * * > > * > =========== =========== =========== =========== > * > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:25:55 AM PST US Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Tailwheel Conversion / Training From: Larry Bowen 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" 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 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 >> >> * >> >> * >> >> ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:17:03 AM PST US Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Tailwheel Conversion / Training From: Jason Ellingson 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 - Jason On Thu, Jan 27, 2011 at 8:14 PM, Robin Marks 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 > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RVSouthEast-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/rvsoutheast-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rvsoutheast-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.