Have always loved the RV 10 and many years ago was allowed to go on short flight in one but that was pre knee replacement. As I remember there were no overhead hand holds to assist entry and egress. I am a big guy and am pretty much limited in mobility as is my wife. Does anyone else that flies an RV10 have knee replacements? And if so how easy is your entry and egress from the aircraft?
Have always loved the RV 10 and many years ago was allowed to go on short flight in one but that was pre knee replacement. As I remember there were no overhead hand holds to assist entry and egress. I am a big guy and am pretty much limited in mobility as is my wife. Does anyone else that flies an RV10 have knee replacements? And if so how easy is your entry and egress from the aircraft?
There are several RV-10s that the builder placed a handle on the exterior of the cabin cover to assist in getting up on the wing.
I have a small, folding aluminum step from Harbor Freight. My wife can't quite reach the step, plus it gives her a larger target to hit coming down off the wing.
I have had three knee replacements and continued to fly after. I think that the 10 may be one of the easier planes to get into but out is a little tougher. I put in some strategically placed hand holds.
Nothing beats trying it on the real thing.
Post a request here stating how far you'd drive to 'try on' a -10 for size. You'll likely get multiple replies.
My wife has had both hips, both knees and both wrists replaced. Part of her spine is carbon fiber. She does use a 1 step folding step to get up on the wing, but has no problem getting in and out. But then she also does root canals without anesthesia. One tough cookie.
My wife has had both hips, both knees and both wrists replaced. Part of her spine is carbon fiber. She does use a 1 step folding step to get up on the wing, but has no problem getting in and out. But then she also does root canals without anesthesia. One tough cookie.
Root canals are a waste of money. Removing the blood supply and nerve from a tooth root causes it to turn into a hunk of brittle bone-like material that will eventually fracture. Best to remove the root that "needs" a root canal and put in an implant. Permanent solution.
Oh boy, Mike. In the dental world, this gets close to primer wars. I'll defer RV related items to you but you'll have to defer dentistry to me (Prosthodontist). I'm a huge fan of dental implants and have restored thousands...but there is still a time and place for root canals. Leave it to the pros to decided which tool to use for which application Now...back to your regularly scheduled programming.
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David Halmos
RV-10
Flying - 570+ hours
Portland, OR
RV-10 and bad knees
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