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01-01-2020, 05:52 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 659
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Spoiled Rotten
While in the midst of helping my wife get some "Pinch Hitter" training at a local airport, I let MY BFR lapse. So, I set up an appointment with one of the local flight school instructors to renew. Went through the usual "ground school" chat and headed for the C-172. Again, the usual pre-flight. Taxied out, rolled onto the runway and started the takeoff roll. Oh my gosh, was I dragging the fuel truck? Was the engine not delivering full power? I was concerned we weren't gonna be able to even rotate the nose wheel before running out of runway.
AND......during the initial ground roll, I told the instructor; "in my RV, we'd be off the ground by now". And when I got the 55kts to rotate the nose wheel, I told him; "in the RV, we'd be above pattern altitude by now". Then there was the, (what felt like), endless climb to the maneuvering altitude of 3,000 ft. Jeez, I don't remember it taking that long back when I rented 172's.
Please understand, I wasn't trying to brag although it sure sounded that way. No..... it was more like I was complaining. I have been so spoiled with how quickly the RV-9 can get up on the mains, rotate for takeoff and climb to altitude. Spoiled Rotten!
In retrospect, I can see more clearly that things happen SO much faster in the RV and a greater need for due diligence is required for all aspects of operation.
Robert
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RV-9, N556RM, O-320, Dual PMags, Catto 3 blade.
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01-01-2020, 06:00 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Asheville, NC
Posts: 2,104
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I always enjoy watching RVs take off at my airport. Man, they really climb!
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01-01-2020, 06:20 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 917
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Give me a shout in a couple years, we'll do the Review in your plane and keep the braggadocio at bay. 
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Mike C.
Sierra Nevada
RV-6A bought flying
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01-01-2020, 09:12 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Greenfield, IN
Posts: 341
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I remember the same affect of flying a 172 after having been in my RV7A. I was told by a observer that I was off the ground in 3 seconds. Probably true as I am light weight and the engine was IO360/10:1 pistons. When I later flew a 172, I felt like I could walk faster. Sure love the "grin." 
Dave
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RV-7A N1243A Sold
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01-01-2020, 09:31 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Indianapolis, IN (KUMP)
Posts: 1,024
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Couple years ago when I got the -10 I went a few months without flying the -170.
Got in to go flying, pushed throttle forward and felt a moment of panic; I looked over at my CFI buddy and said "there's something wrong with the engine, we aren't going anywhere". He just laughed and said, "No, you are just used to the -10!"
Things feel like they happen in slow motion in the 170 ... but that is also part of the fun, low and slow!
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KUMP - Indianapolis, IN / KAEJ - Buena Vista, CO
RV-10 N410TS bought / flying
RV-8 wings / fuse in progress ... still
1948 Cessna 170 N3949V
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01-01-2020, 09:49 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Prescott, AZ
Posts: 739
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I fly my Cessna 120 mostly and on occasion I get a little time in my Lancair.. Imagine the difference. But it always puts a smile on my face as I feel the G's..
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01-01-2020, 12:27 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SC
Posts: 12,887
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Just wait until the local know-it-all comes by to scold you for yanking your RV off the ground and climbing at a dangerously high angle of attack.
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Bill R.
RV-9 (Yes, it's a dragon tail)
O-360 w/ dual P-mags
Build the plane you want, not the plane others want you to build!
SC86 - Easley, SC
www.repucci.com/bill/baf.html
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01-01-2020, 04:03 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Hinckley, Ohio
Posts: 2,065
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I jumped over to the 9 forum and found this thread... Funny, I have to be careful flying my early S/N RV-12 in the pattern with a C172. Even with two 200#ers and full fuel and baggage I can easily catch a Skyhawk in climb and cruise.
Like Seabiscuit - get up next to them, look'm in the eye, and flash'm the RV grin as you go past...
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EAA #499867
PPL/ASEL 1970 - Sport Pilot since 2007
80 hrs Flying Aeronca Chief 11AC N86203
1130 hrs Flying 46 Piper J-3 Cub N6841H
Bought Flying RV-12 #120058 Oct 2015 with 48TT - Hobbs now 622 
LSRM-A Certificate 2016 for RV-12 N633CM
Special Thanks... EJ Trucks - USN Crew Chief A-4 Skyhawk
MJ Stricker (Father & CFI) - USAAF 1st Lt. Captain B-17H
Last edited by Piper J3 : 01-01-2020 at 04:07 PM.
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01-01-2020, 11:41 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Sydney, Aust.
Posts: 820
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Quote:
Originally Posted by N941WR
Just wait until the local know-it-all comes by to scold you for yanking your RV off the ground and climbing at a dangerously high angle of attack.
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I got told off by the Cessnock ARO for doing just that. Apparently turning crosswind (at 500AGL) inside the aerodrome boundary is frowned upon... 
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RV-9A - Finished on 10th February 2016 after 4 years, 9 months and 19 days! The 1020th RV-9 flying.
First flight 26th March 2016. Essential specs 145KTAS @ 2400RPM, 8000', 24.2LPH, Initial RoC 1800FPM.
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01-02-2020, 06:46 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 868
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KRviator
I got told off by the Cessnock ARO....
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Cessnnock ARO? What's that?
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John Bixby
RV-8 QB sn 82030 - 1750 hrs
O-360-A1D/CS/Pmags
Houston, TX
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