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Newbie Question
- Thread starter fredmoss
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Highflight
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That is not recommended, and I do not believe that flight condition has been tested (except for maybe accidentally).
Perhaps you need a Pitts.
Highflight
RV7-A
Perhaps you need a Pitts.
Highflight
RV7-A
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The reason I raise the issue is -- the Grumman Tiger has a very similar sliding canopy and at certain speeds (Vfe and below) you can open the slider in-flight to enjoy that "open cockpit" experience.
I was just wondering if any had ever tried it on an RV -- or if it is structurally outside the envelope.
While I did consider the Pitts (and even the Hevle Classic -- which is a beautiful two-seat Fly Baby) as kit choices. They weren't suitable to my primary mission of cross-country.
The reason I raise the issue is -- the Grumman Tiger has a very similar sliding canopy and at certain speeds (Vfe and below) you can open the slider in-flight to enjoy that "open cockpit" experience.
I was just wondering if any had ever tried it on an RV -- or if it is structurally outside the envelope.
While I did consider the Pitts (and even the Hevle Classic -- which is a beautiful two-seat Fly Baby) as kit choices. They weren't suitable to my primary mission of cross-country.
