Hey guys. Just wondering how the RV-4 does as a cross country airplane. My dad just got a beautiful RV-7 with a 180hp IO-360 with a 3 bladed CS prop. I am blown away with this airplane. And being side by side seating, with room in the back for a couple of duffle bags is great. But I keep reading that the RV-4 is the best flying 2 place RV. I know the back seat is small, but I also know that a lot of people take their wives. The other advantage is that the RV-4 is much cheaper than the 7. I've seen them for sale for less than $50,000, and that's for a relatively low time plane in beautiful shape. I also have read that the 160 hp with a CS is the best combo over a 180 hp.
So, my wife is 5'2", and 107 lbs. Would we be able to every now and then take the plane somewhere, with a small duffle bag, a few hours away? Maybe 1.5 hour legs if we are really trying to go somewhere. How do your wives do in the back seat?
Thanks guys!
Steve
So, my wife is 5'2", and 107 lbs. Would we be able to every now and then take the plane somewhere, with a small duffle bag, a few hours away? Maybe 1.5 hour legs if we are really trying to go somewhere. How do your wives do in the back seat?
Thanks guys!
Steve