Lee Jordan
Member
Hello folks, I'm seriously considering an RV-7 and am currently assimiliating as much information as possible. One of the details I'm trying to track down is how comfortable an RV-7 would be in the Houston, Texas area. We have months of 95+ degree heat and 90% humidity out here. You sweat so much in the cockpit (typically a 172) that I have to bring a towel to stay dry during the flight.
The canopy of the RV-7 sure looks like it would turn the cockpit into a greenhouse. Do you find that there is enough ventilation (moving air) when airborne? How is the heat when you are taxing out?
I believe that there are two styles of canopies? One tilts up, and the other slides back. From the pieces of information I've stumbled across, it appears that this in an option for the RV-7? If this is correct, is one configuration better from a *comfort* point of view?
I would appreciate any feedback you can toss my direction
thanks,
Lee Jordan
The canopy of the RV-7 sure looks like it would turn the cockpit into a greenhouse. Do you find that there is enough ventilation (moving air) when airborne? How is the heat when you are taxing out?
I believe that there are two styles of canopies? One tilts up, and the other slides back. From the pieces of information I've stumbled across, it appears that this in an option for the RV-7? If this is correct, is one configuration better from a *comfort* point of view?
I would appreciate any feedback you can toss my direction
thanks,
Lee Jordan