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Early RV-6 models
Dear RV experts,
since I am looking into buying an RV-6, I wonder what differences there are between early RV-6s from the beginning of the nineties and later models and what developments they might be missing over the later ones. I know there are hanging rudder pedals and different rudders. Any other Information or hint on already existing sites with info what came available at what time would be very much appreciated. Thank you, Volker. |
I have an early -6 and love it.
Hanging pedals...YES, I wish I had them, but the conversion is pretty extensive. Larger rudder......NO, (personal opinion). The larger rudder give you more authority, but the fact that it is larger causes you to need more authority. In my opinion the effectiveness of the larger rudder is a wash. Therefore it comes down to "looks" and I like the looks of the original better. YMMV. |
I'm with Mel
My -6A first flew 1/93 ----- has the floor-mounted pedals (no issue, for me), but the original builder did a great job on the airplane and I really like the smaller VS/rudder for appearance.
I have flown 7s (and 8s and 10s) and have found nothing to justify the price difference (to me). The 6/6A are a bargain. |
Short tail -6
I am building a short-tail 6. I have been told by folks at the Mothership that this is the sweetest handling RV of them all. I hope that's true! I am told that the -7 has a bit more interior room, and I really like the wing attach on the -7 versus the -6, simply because I can't permanently mount the sticks until the wings are on. Other than that I think the six wins hands-down. Go course, I could be cinsidered a bit prejudiced ..... YMMV
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Later models could use some of the 7 finishing kit stuff like firewall mounted battery, tunnel, fuel selector doghouse, etc.... Nothing wrong with the original design but the 7 stuff has some merits.
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I too have the floor mounted pedals, and am currently in progress to convert to the hanging pedals. I was wondering if you would expand on your "pretty extensive" comment? The project as I am seeing it would require: 1. Addition of the center bracket to support the torque tube at mid-span. 2. Addition of the mounting blocks on the stringers. 3. In my case, additional plumbing for the right brakes. Are there other items that I am missing? I do agree with you that it is not a quick job, but it did not seem to be a major modification. However, if I am missing something, I want to shut this project down before I get past the point of no return! Thanks! |
Mainly it's the idea of having to do all the work under the panel.
Us old farts don't find that kind of work amusing any more. |
Mark, split the mounting blocks to make them much easier to install and remove later if necessary. You can insert a thin shim between the halves to make up for the saw kerf.
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Roger that, Mel!
Mel....Even at 56, I am finding it harder to access under the panel of any plane. Actually, the access is easy! it is the getting out event that brings nightmares!
Thanks for the tip on the blocks, Sam. Due to some space constraints, I am having to fab my own mounting blocks, which will be split anyway. However, even with my feeble fabrication skills, it was apparent that not splitting even the original blocks would make it a very difficult to get in/out. |
Some of the early RV six builders installed the fresh air inlets too low and close to the longeron and left no room for overhead pedal mounts so conversion requires the relocation of the vents. On the early models there was little guidance for location of the vents. Larry
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