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echozulu 02-09-2019 11:33 PM

I promised an update and never delivered.

BRS did get back to me very quick on my request.

BRS is using 83.53 lbs and 169.38" to calculate W&B for retrofit aircraft. Obviously, on new builds, you would just weigh the aircraft. BRS said via email that the structure has additional support and/or bypasses baggage area structure, so you are only limited by CG on how much weight in the baggage area.

I'll let y'all make up your own mind on whether this works for you or not.

ebridges 02-23-2019 10:44 PM

Does anyone know why the system is so expensive? Seems to be about 10k more than the 172/182 kits. I don?t know if I can justify it for that price.

smash603 03-30-2019 08:50 PM

interested!! any updates?

rocketman1988 03-30-2019 08:53 PM

Umm...
 
Could it be that there have only been about 800 RV-10 kits sold versus the THOUSANDS of Cessnas?

MElstien 03-31-2019 07:15 PM

2,000 RV kits sold
 
Hello, There have been 2,000 RV-10 kits sold and I have read that Vans says the RV-10 continues to be one of the best sellers in recent years.

rocketman1988 03-31-2019 07:31 PM

Numbers
 
According to Van?s, there are currently 919 flying -10s. Still pales incomparison to the number of 172/182 aircraft out there...

oren_rokach 08-09-2019 01:30 PM

Up to date statistics
 
Hi guys
Anyone has some statistics on how many actually installed?
Do you believe they might reconsider the price?

Oren

45n_flyer 08-09-2019 04:38 PM

Any update from those who have already purchased?
 
Any updates from those that have purchased the kit? Pictures of the installation and the general kit would be appreciated! Also what are your thoughts on W/B? having a chute back there beats the heck out of water ballast when flying solo!

9krpm 09-30-2019 03:41 PM

The additional installation and metal work on the fuselage is not very eye pleasing in these pictures

https://brsaerospace.com/rv-10/

Has any one explore the option of running the BRS straps through the top surface of the canopy so that it can be well hidden under a light layer of fiberglass without affecting the aircraft contour/structure?

N941WR 09-30-2019 06:42 PM

Unless it is tested in flight, there is simply know if this thing will work.

If it doesn't work and becomes a "streamer", you would have been better off gliding to a landing, even a crash landing.

I appreciate all of your concern but you might be better off putting that money into maintenance and additional training, if safety is your top priority.


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