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From: "Mike Wills" <rv-4mike@cox.net>
To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
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Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: Second flight
Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:09:02 -0800
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Charlie,

 I've heard the same about the RV-3. I always assumed that the handling 
improvement as you progressed (digressed?) from -6 to -4 to -3 was due to 
the lighter airframes of the -4 and especially the -3. But my -4 is a bit of 
a pig and only about 30 pounds lighter than my -6A was. I'm convinced that 
there's a definite difference in the handling that I dont think can be 
attributed to being just 30 pounds lighter. Maybe its just the perspective 
of sitting on the centerline. Or maybe the perception is clouded by 13 years 
worth of building. Anyway, I'm not complaining.  :-)

 Do you hear anything from Chuck these days? He seems to have fallen off the 
face of the earth.

Mike Wills
RV-4 N144MW

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Charlie England" <ceengland@bellsouth.net>
To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 10:38 AM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Second flight


> Mike Wills wrote:
> >snipped>
>>  Other impressions. The airplane is loud, but not painfully so. At least 
>> not from the pilot's seat. The handling and control power still seem 
>> quite a bit better than my RV-6A (which was great). Not really clear why 
>> but most of my flying in the -6A I had someone in the right seat so maybe 
>> the weight? Other than the rudder, the airplane flies perfectly straight.
>>  All things considered I'm real happy. This flight was considerably less 
>> stressful than the first and I actually was able to enjoy it. I honestly 
>> dont remember a lot of the first flight. Also, I took my glider data 
>> logger with me on this flight. I havent downloaded it yet, but when I do 
>> I'll know more about speeds, climb rate, etc.
>>  Dont know how you guys feel about these flight reports. Give me some 
>> feedback if you want more as my testing progresses. I know that I like 
>> reading about other's flight experiences as it motivated me to keep 
>> going. After 13 years of building I'll tell you, its worth it. Now I wish 
>> I'd pressed harder to get it done sooner.
>>  Next flight will have to wait until I get gear leg stiffeners added. 
>> Classic RV - pretty bad shimmy on the roll out after landing. 38.5 hours 
>> to go!
>>  Mike Wills
>> RV-4 N144MW
>
> Hi Mike,
>
> Keep 'em coming; that's how I learn.
>
> RV handling: As nice as  the -6's handling is, it's nothing compared to 
> a -4 (I'm currently flying my 2nd one, purchased from Chuck Dunlap).  I've 
> heard that the -3 is even better than the -4; if anyone wants to let me 
> fly one to find out for myself, just let me know.
>
> Charlie
> RV-7 finish kit stage
>
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