Transition training

[2Ways2Fly]

Hi Guys,

So I bought a new to me RV-3, built by Toni Bingelis no less!
All my tail wheel time is in an Aeronca Chief, pre-war 1941 with a C-85, 500 hours. I looked up transition training but all I can find is RV7 with constant speed prop. Nothing that really seems to match the RV-3. Any thoughts pointers?

John

[swjohnsey]

I went from Citabria to RV-3, big difference, with no transition training. There is a guy in Angleton, TX that does transition in RV-4. I have a RV-4 now and RV-4 and RV-3 are very similar.

[Flash]

Bruce Bohannon. flyalegend 'at' gmail.com. 281.889.8078
2720 County Rod 49. Angleton, TX

Great instructor! Best to call. his info is also on the transition training link on the main page here on VAF.

http://www.vansairforce.net/transition_training.htm

[Ironflight]

Pretty much any RV taildragger is a sufficiently good trainer for the RV-3 - if you’re going from a low-and-slow taildragger, all you need is to get the feel of something faster and more responsive. But if you’re going to pick a transition experience that is closest in sight picture, the RV-8 that Bruce uses is a good choice. Louise (my wife) flew with him before flying our -3, and she does great with it!

[2Ways2Fly]

Thank you for the tips. I will give Bruce a call.

[steve lenne]

John

Great idea to spend some time in another tail wheel RV . The only issue you will have is nailing the landing.
When I started I tried to three point my landings and gave up after some very ordinary attempts.
Some tips
1. Do not fly over the fence below 60 kts
2. Approach tail low , as soon as the mains touch release a touch of stick pressure , pin the mains .
3. Keep the plane straight (lots of rudder may be needed with care)
NB the rv3 will not tell you when it no longer wants to fly ; so I suggest you fly it on , keep the tail up and enjoy the landing. Once you get the hang of it you will go flying just for the landing.
Have fun you have got a great plane
Steve

Rv3B 320 landings

[2Ways2Fly]

Thanks Steve

[luddite42]

Originally Posted by steve lenne

John

Great idea to spend some time in another tail wheel RV . The only issue you will have is nailing the landing.
When I started I tried to three point my landings and gave up after some very ordinary attempts.
Some tips
1. Do not fly over the fence below 60 kts
2. Approach tail low , as soon as the mains touch release a touch of stick pressure , pin the mains .
3. Keep the plane straight (lots of rudder may be needed with care)
NB the rv3 will not tell you when it no longer wants to fly ; so I suggest you fly it on , keep the tail up and enjoy the landing. Once you get the hang of it you will go flying just for the landing.
Have fun you have got a great plane
Steve

Rv3B 320 landings

I have 1,321 landings in an RV-3 and it gives airspeed feedback thru the stick like any other airplane, and 3-pointed and wheel landed with equal ease. OP, these are all matters of preference, and you will simply need to learn what you and your specific airplane are most comfortable with. Like Paul said, any RV experience is close enough to the RV-3. You will have zero trouble with your Aeronca experience. RVs are powderpuffs.

[dlomheim]

Originally Posted by steve lenne

John

Great idea to spend some time in another tail wheel RV... Have fun you have got a great plane
Steve
Rv3B 320 landings

Additionally, you should find out what your insurance carrier requires. Mine required a minimum of "five hours" in a two seat "tandem RV", and a local RV-8 instructor was nice enough to work with me, to complete that requirement prior to the first flight in the 3A I restored.

Doug

[Rich Pulman]

Yes, well, I?ve got 33 & 1/3 landings in an RV3 and can tell you this....

The controls are fully responsive all the way down to the stall (and beyond). They are very light and it?s easy to over-control (PIO) until down to taxi speed. Beware and behave accordingly.

That said, the airplane is easy to put where you want to put it. Fly the airplane; don?t let it fly you. Let it know who is in control and you won?t have any problems.

I had to laugh at my insurer?s requirements when I first bought the 3. They wanted 10 hours dual on type. We had a little chat and they accepted 10 hours dual on any other tailwheel airplane since I had zero tailwheel time anyway.

Have fun with it. It?s truly a solid and responsive airplane.

Richard