any RV owners/pilots

[satpak77]

anybody owned and/or flown the RV airplanes? More specifically the RV-6,7, and -8?

 

[MAJIC9]

flown all of the above owning a pile of metal that will one day become a -7A (it already looks like one though)... whatcha need?

 

[satpak77]

flown all of the above owning a pile of metal that will one day become a -7A (it already looks like one though)... whatcha need?

how about RV-7 versus RV-6. The -7 claims to have more room, is the -6 tight? I am 6 feet tall.

 

[MAJIC9]

Yes, more head and leg room in the -7.. you'd be fine in a -6 as well... I'm just a bit taller and I was OK.. though, I do prefer the -7.

 

[Cpt. Underpants]

I have flown the 4, 6, 7 and 8 and built and fly my own F1 Rocket...

The Rocket is the machine. Here she is...

http://www.teamrocketaircraft.com/f1/markeb.jpg

 

[flylowman]

I have been trying to decide between a Rocket, or a Super RV-8. What kind of baggage do you have in the F1? And are there any CG problems when you do carry bags?
Thanks

 

[Cpt. Underpants]

With baggage (100 lbs) you obviously put the heavier stuff forward and the lighter (bulkier stuff toward the tail. Simple as that. I was at OSH last year, and took a friend from the YYJ to OSH with one fuel stop and camping gear for three nights. 7:25 flight time and no CG problems.

 

[SIG600]

how about RV-7 versus RV-6. The -7 claims to have more room, is the -6 tight? I am 6 feet tall.

I'm 6'3" and flown/instructed probably 100 hours in the -6. You'll be fine... I was never uncomfortable at all. Building a -7 currently.

 

[satpak77]

I'm 6'3" and flown/instructed probably 100 hours in the -6. You'll be fine... I was never uncomfortable at all. Building a -7 currently.

ok thanks!

 

[SIG600]

ok thanks!

That being said... there's nothing more valuable than actually flying the thing to make up your own mind. I think you'll be happy with either though.