Thread: I am afraid of my 360 powered RV 9A
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Old 05-02-2020, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Earl Findlay View Post

Is it true that I am safe as long as I keep the true airspeed below 170 MPH?

Thank You.

Earl
No. Va is well below that. You need to better understand the conditions you encounter and how they relate to airframe safety. A full elevator pull at 170 will likely create serious damage.

Larry
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