RV-9A cg

[airguy]

Originally Posted by Robert M

While we are on the subject of W & B, I was curious, has anyone ever PUT 100 lbs. of weight in the back of an RV-9 or -9A?

And as always, thanks for the replies.

I was quite close to it going to Oshkosh last year.

[bruceh]

I put four 25 pound bags of gravel back there during Phase 1. Be gentle in the flare!

[rightrudder]

Originally Posted by Robert M

While we are on the subject of W & B, I was curious, has anyone ever PUT 100 lbs. of weight in the back of an RV-9 or -9A?

And as always, thanks for the replies.

I put 200 lb. of me back there when I'm doing the condition inspection! I throw a sheet of 3/4" plywood in there to stand on, to better spread out the load.

My 9A is pretty light up front, with a Catto FP prop and the light SkyTech starter. Even so, with nearly empty tanks (2 gal. total) and two 200-lb. souls, I can use 90 lb. of the 100-lb. baggage capacity. If the starter ever fries itself, I'll buy a heavier one!

Heavy stuff toward the front of the compartment is always a good idea.