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NuclearFizik 09-30-2013 08:36 AM

Thanks for the replies everyone. Since I've never flown in any RV, I am currently trying to get a ride in a 4 to decide if its the right one for me.

dealfair 10-01-2013 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by NuclearFizik (Post 812117)
Thanks for the replies everyone. Since I've never flown in any RV, I am currently trying to get a ride in a 4 to decide if its the right one for me.

I vote no for your stated mission. I LOVE 4s and they are my favorite airframe. But you are talking long trips with a special passenger. IMO, you'll be better served with a side by side.
My 2 centavos and best of luck to you. :)

Andrew M 10-01-2013 01:01 AM

Flying dogs
 
I have seen sled dogs flown in something that looks like a duffle with the head sticking out. This is the same way an injured dog is secured in a dog sled. It has a draw string affair around the neck, with the sack secured to the aircraft.

precession 10-03-2013 10:14 PM

I love dogs and dog lovers and anyone who would rescue a dog by plane or wants to take their dog in their plane with them is almost certainly a dog lover. But - and I'm not saying this applies to anyone who posted here - I don't know how anyone can do it without providing ear protection for the dog. RVs are pretty loud planes and if you take your headset off in one I think you'll realize you're likely to suffer hearing damage if you don't put it back on pretty soon. Just because dogs without hearing protection might good-naturedly put up with the noise doesn't mean it isn't damaging their hearing. As Heat said, you're probably giving your dog deafness in its old age (or maybe sooner) if you don't. Just something to think about for the future, whatever plane you decide on.

NuclearFizik 10-05-2013 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by precession (Post 813368)
I love dogs and dog lovers and anyone who would rescue a dog by plane or wants to take their dog in their plane with them is almost certainly a dog lover. But - and I'm not saying this applies to anyone who posted here - I don't know how anyone can do it without providing ear protection for the dog. RVs are pretty loud planes and if you take your headset off in one I think you'll realize you're likely to suffer hearing damage if you don't put it back on pretty soon. Just because dogs without hearing protection might good-naturedly put up with the noise doesn't mean it isn't damaging their hearing. As Heat said, you're probably giving your dog deafness in its old age (or maybe sooner) if you don't. Just something to think about for the future, whatever plane you decide on.

Thanks for the suggestion. Definetly a great thing to think about. Before the first flight I ever took my dog on (Cessna 172) I purchased a pair of Mutt Muffs for him. At first he tried to paw them off, but he got used to them over time.


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