attackpilot
Active Member
I would like to ask all the RV-9/9A builders out there a few questions as I contemplate building one myself.
1. What made you choose the -9A/9 over the -7 or other model Vans. I had always figured that I would want to build a RV-7 but I am not sure that I would be into the aerobatic thing enough to build a plane around those attributes. Plus, I like the idea of going almost as fast on less horsepower.
2. I have read from -7 builders, that they get tail heavy rather easy unless they put constant speed propellers and as much of the weight forward as possible. Does the -9A have the same issue?
3. Is the wing on the ?9A attached to the fuselage in essentially the same manner as the
-7?
4. For those that are engine knowledgeable, if I go with the -9A, I plan on using a Lycoming O-290 because they are so cheap and they produce enough power to give it decent cruise performance. So are there any major short-comings to the O-290? Also, is it possible to use a constant speed propeller with it?
5. What is the major short-coming of the model?
Thanks for all help in advance!
1. What made you choose the -9A/9 over the -7 or other model Vans. I had always figured that I would want to build a RV-7 but I am not sure that I would be into the aerobatic thing enough to build a plane around those attributes. Plus, I like the idea of going almost as fast on less horsepower.
2. I have read from -7 builders, that they get tail heavy rather easy unless they put constant speed propellers and as much of the weight forward as possible. Does the -9A have the same issue?
3. Is the wing on the ?9A attached to the fuselage in essentially the same manner as the
-7?
4. For those that are engine knowledgeable, if I go with the -9A, I plan on using a Lycoming O-290 because they are so cheap and they produce enough power to give it decent cruise performance. So are there any major short-comings to the O-290? Also, is it possible to use a constant speed propeller with it?
5. What is the major short-coming of the model?
Thanks for all help in advance!