ronschreck
Well Known Member
Spend a few minutes talking with Van and you come away with an appreciation for how much knowledge can be communicated using very few words! I approached Van several months ago and asked if he would write an article for publication in the EAA Sport Aviation magazine about RV aerobatics. It has been my mission to promote competitive aerobatics among the RV community and I realized that my efforts may be futile unless I had the support of Richard VanGrunsven himself. It was my impression that Van has always taken a conservative approach to aerobatics and I understand why. After all, he has a lifetime of his own effort and resources tied up in the world's most successful line of experimental amateur built aircraft. He didn't get this far by being reckless! We discussed the article over the course of several months and about five drafts and the result is published in the August issue of Sport Aviation. For anyone contemplating RV aerobatics this is a must-read. Van's conservative and measured approach to RV aerobatics puts safety right where it belongs: first. He is adamant about respecting the limitations of the aircraft and the pilot and provides a bit of incentive by describing the challenges and successes of his own aerobatic endeavors.
In case you somehow missed the article, click HERE. Even if you are not interested in aerobatics, it's a great story.
(Here's Van almost 44 years ago!)
If this does peak your interest I invite you to take the next step. The International Aerobatic Club (IAC) is offering a free six-month membership to EAA members. (IAC is a division of EAA) To take advantage of this offer call the EAA membership department toll free: 800-564-6322 and ask for the FREE 6-month IAC membership. Tell the customer representative to use Campaign Code: 2163. That's it! No credit card information is required. You will soon be receiving the monthly IAC magazine, Sport Aerobatics. At the end of the 6-month free trial you will be asked if you want to continue with a paid membership. No pressure; you can opt out or continue your membership. I'm betting a large number of you will want to continue.
Bill "WillyEyeBall" McLean and I will be competing at the U.S. National Aerobatic Championships at North Texas Regional Airport (KGYI), Sherman/Denison, Texas from 23-30 September. If you are in the area, drop by and look us up. Look for the two oldest guys on the airfield!
In case you somehow missed the article, click HERE. Even if you are not interested in aerobatics, it's a great story.
(Here's Van almost 44 years ago!)
If this does peak your interest I invite you to take the next step. The International Aerobatic Club (IAC) is offering a free six-month membership to EAA members. (IAC is a division of EAA) To take advantage of this offer call the EAA membership department toll free: 800-564-6322 and ask for the FREE 6-month IAC membership. Tell the customer representative to use Campaign Code: 2163. That's it! No credit card information is required. You will soon be receiving the monthly IAC magazine, Sport Aerobatics. At the end of the 6-month free trial you will be asked if you want to continue with a paid membership. No pressure; you can opt out or continue your membership. I'm betting a large number of you will want to continue.
Bill "WillyEyeBall" McLean and I will be competing at the U.S. National Aerobatic Championships at North Texas Regional Airport (KGYI), Sherman/Denison, Texas from 23-30 September. If you are in the area, drop by and look us up. Look for the two oldest guys on the airfield!