Greetings everyone,
My name is Rob, I go by EasyFlyer
Have been a member for a little while, reading and learning.
A quick back story on me before my Questions,
I have my PPL, 110hrs, all in a 172.
Have not flown as pilot in command for 10 years, all the normal reasons etc.
Years ago I had a single flight in a Thorp T18 that made quite an impression on me and showed me what fun there is to be had in something other than a 172, it really felt like "this is what it should be like!" it stuck with me all these years.
Fast forward a decade, I'm ready to get back in the air. Got my PPL & Medical back, all that's left is currency and what to fly?
(I'm really not interested in renting a 172 again, unless I have to)
For my mission (fun local flights, some cross country, a tiny bit of aerobatics, and Budget!) I think an RV4 will be right up my alley, and what I have been looking at (I did check an RV6, but above my price range, I want to be able to fly the darn thing, not just look at it)
I'm about to go look at a 5th RV4 (3rd that was for sale) and this one like so many has no rear rudder pedals. I'm interested in the pedals so that I could do my currency and transition training in my own RV4?
I've read posts on here regarding rear pedals, but none seem to have gone anywhere? most say they removed the pedals?
How difficult (realistic and time consuming) is the rudder pedal install? (and throttle)
Is it reasonable to buy an RV4, install rudder pedals, (and a throttle) and do my training in it? (insurance company says I need 10hrs dual in "any Vans RV tail-wheel model" to insure me) local CFI says he'll do my training but aircraft must have stick, rudder, throttle in the back, or just use their 172s.
Or I could search for someone to train me on their RV? (I'm guessing thats a big NO...)
Also, would it be ok to store the RV in a carport style hangar and a full spinner to tail cover? or is that just inviting trouble and wear?
Regards,
EasyFlyer
My name is Rob, I go by EasyFlyer
Have been a member for a little while, reading and learning.
A quick back story on me before my Questions,
I have my PPL, 110hrs, all in a 172.
Have not flown as pilot in command for 10 years, all the normal reasons etc.
Years ago I had a single flight in a Thorp T18 that made quite an impression on me and showed me what fun there is to be had in something other than a 172, it really felt like "this is what it should be like!" it stuck with me all these years.
Fast forward a decade, I'm ready to get back in the air. Got my PPL & Medical back, all that's left is currency and what to fly?
(I'm really not interested in renting a 172 again, unless I have to)
For my mission (fun local flights, some cross country, a tiny bit of aerobatics, and Budget!) I think an RV4 will be right up my alley, and what I have been looking at (I did check an RV6, but above my price range, I want to be able to fly the darn thing, not just look at it)
I'm about to go look at a 5th RV4 (3rd that was for sale) and this one like so many has no rear rudder pedals. I'm interested in the pedals so that I could do my currency and transition training in my own RV4?
I've read posts on here regarding rear pedals, but none seem to have gone anywhere? most say they removed the pedals?
How difficult (realistic and time consuming) is the rudder pedal install? (and throttle)
Is it reasonable to buy an RV4, install rudder pedals, (and a throttle) and do my training in it? (insurance company says I need 10hrs dual in "any Vans RV tail-wheel model" to insure me) local CFI says he'll do my training but aircraft must have stick, rudder, throttle in the back, or just use their 172s.
Or I could search for someone to train me on their RV? (I'm guessing thats a big NO...)
Also, would it be ok to store the RV in a carport style hangar and a full spinner to tail cover? or is that just inviting trouble and wear?
Regards,
EasyFlyer