RV-6 should I buy one?

[Neal@F14]

Originally Posted by JonJay

As far as visibility, the 6 is the worst in the fleet, but it still isn't bad compared to, oh, my Bucker! I am also 5'10".

I'm only 5'7" and can see out of the RV-6 more than good enough. It is the worst in the fleet for visibility, but not really a problem at all even for a short guy like me.

[JonJay]

Originally Posted by Neal@F14

The RV-6 is a wonderful airplane to fly. I have really enjoyed mine since I bought it back in April 2012, and have flown it to Oshkosh 5 years in a row, and to Johnson Creek Idaho twice.

Unfortunately all good things must come to an end, and I must now sell it to pay for some upcoming medical expenses. I'll be posting an ad here on VAF shortly with the details. It's one of the prettiest, and best-constructed examples of an RV-6 on the entire planet, IMHO.

It is a beauty Neal. I am very sorry you have to let it go. It will find a good home quickly no doubt.

[Mel]

Originally Posted by Neal@F14

I'm only 5'7" and can see out of the RV-6 more than good enough. It is the worst in the fleet for visibility, but not really a problem at all even for a short guy like me.

Actually height should not be a factor. It's all in the cushions.
I'm 5' 4" and Ann is 5' 2" and we have no problem at all.
Another small factor is the tailwheel. The Aviation Products tail wheel raises the tail a little. This helps noticeably.

[Superman1s]

Originally Posted by Mel

Actually height should not be a factor. It's all in the cushions.
I'm 5' 4" and Ann is 5' 2" and we have no problem at all.
Another small factor is the tailwheel. The Aviation Products tail wheel raises the tail a little. This helps noticeably.

Good info! Speaking of the tailwheel, the plane I flew did not have a pneumatic wheel?! Is this the case for all RV's?

[Mel]

Originally Posted by Superman1s

Good info! Speaking of the tailwheel, the plane I flew did not have a pneumatic wheel?! Is this the case for all RV's?

Pneumatic tail wheels are heavy. I think you will find few if any on RVs.
The Aviation Products tailwheel I speak of uses the standard wheel, it has a slightly taller fork.

[Superman1s]

Hello again friends! Well it appears I lost out on the RV-6, N727FB. So now I am looking for another aircraft. Either a 6, 6a or 7, 7a. I have found a few on Barstormers. Some of them have Lyc 320 with FP prop. N727FB has a Lyc 360 with CS prop. Is there a big difference if I go with the 320 with FP?