By: Mark A
- 22nd June 2011 at 19:31Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
No real gotchas with the -4, but it's not really a dual instruction machine for basics, as lacking rudder, brakes and forward vis in the back.
I've checked out several pilots for insurance purposes, but only with current tailwheel experience. Grass will make it a little easier at first, especially on landing. If she bounces a bit, don't fight it, freeze the 3-point attitude until it settles down. Those taper rod legs are quite springy.
3-pointers work best and with the trim a little in the nose high position. Control is excellent right down to touch down.
The temptation to become an RV hooligan should be mostly, but not completely, resisted.
By: Banupa
- 22nd June 2011 at 22:39Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Lovely picture.
Thanks for the info. I am glad NADZ has a CS prop, partly as it makes aeros simpler, and partly for the same braking effect you mentioned. I certainly found it an effective way of slowing my Yak 52 down to circuit speed, with that big paddle prop it was almost like hitting a brick wall as you went fully fine.
I have booked up some Supercub time to get my feet working again, and contacted the LAA coaching scheme for further work towards conversion to type.
The thought of walking out to my aircraft for the first time and flying it without the benefit of dual controls is a bit daunting, makes me feel like the poor old ATA people during the war faced with an unknown aircraft and an instruction manual.
Any other 'gotchas'?
Moggy
My old instructor said "If you can land an Auster, you can land anything". I can name one warbird pilot that couldn't master one...:D
By: Moggy C
- 23rd June 2011 at 10:57Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Deliberate choice of an earlier owner. As I have chum who recently re-registered his aircraft G-NORK (Google it if you aren't Australian) I think I'll hang on to it.
By: Moggy C
- 1st July 2011 at 10:06Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
The Colt did indeed have a lot of charm and character and I shall miss him greatly. My regret is that I can't afford either the time or money to fly both.
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By: Moggy C - 22nd June 2011 at 18:45 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
It works.
That's not too over the top. I have seen one or two that look like they are trying a little too hard.
Moggy
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By: Mark A - 22nd June 2011 at 19:31 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
No real gotchas with the -4, but it's not really a dual instruction machine for basics, as lacking rudder, brakes and forward vis in the back.
I've checked out several pilots for insurance purposes, but only with current tailwheel experience. Grass will make it a little easier at first, especially on landing. If she bounces a bit, don't fight it, freeze the 3-point attitude until it settles down. Those taper rod legs are quite springy.
3-pointers work best and with the trim a little in the nose high position. Control is excellent right down to touch down.
The temptation to become an RV hooligan should be mostly, but not completely, resisted.
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By: Moggy C - 22nd June 2011 at 20:05 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I managed to resist the temptation to become a Yak Hooligan and can only remember one... or was it two.. run & breaks to land.
Moggy
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By: BlueRobin - 22nd June 2011 at 20:26 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Did you manage to build your second RV, Mark?
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By: Banupa - 22nd June 2011 at 22:39 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
My old instructor said "If you can land an Auster, you can land anything". I can name one warbird pilot that couldn't master one...:D
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By: Student Pilot - 22nd June 2011 at 22:54 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I would put the Auster in the Cub/Supercup level, pretty easy as tailwheels go.
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By: G-ANPK - 22nd June 2011 at 22:56 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
See you at Panshanger on Sunday (26th) for the RV fly-in then Moggy ?
G-ANPK
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By: Banupa - 22nd June 2011 at 22:59 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
You've obviously not flown one...lol
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By: Mark A - 23rd June 2011 at 01:25 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Hi Niel,
The RV-8 didn't quite get finished before my work moved 6000 miles west (and a bit south). It's now been taken over in Northern Ireland.
I'll shortly be out shopping for the nicest RV-8 that I can afford, which may re-appear in the UK in a few years time.
Too much nice weather out here; it's costing me a fortune in Avgas - even at 90p/litre.
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By: Moggy C - 23rd June 2011 at 08:21 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I fear not. Insurance and other stuff to sort out first. Looks promising for the RV day at Duxford though (Lovely big field too)
Moggy
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By: pagen01 - 23rd June 2011 at 10:18 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Oh no, GONADZ! I'm sorry but I would have to re-register that!:D
Happy flying though:)
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By: Moggy C - 23rd June 2011 at 10:57 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Deliberate choice of an earlier owner. As I have chum who recently re-registered his aircraft G-NORK (Google it if you aren't Australian) I think I'll hang on to it.
After all, it is the dog's danglies :D
Moggy
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By: Merlin3945 - 23rd June 2011 at 16:34 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I know it is rather nice.
I thought I remembered it have a chequered nose but obviously not.
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By: J Boyle - 23rd June 2011 at 19:15 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Just don't repaint it in faux-warbird markings....:D
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By: T-21 - 1st July 2011 at 07:48 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Good luck with the new machine. I think the Colt had more charm and character. Of interest http://vansaircraft.com/public/rv-4int.htm and weight & balance http://vansaircraft.com/pdf/RV4wb.pdf
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By: Moggy C - 1st July 2011 at 10:06 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
The Colt did indeed have a lot of charm and character and I shall miss him greatly. My regret is that I can't afford either the time or money to fly both.
Moggy