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Old 04-19-2020, 07:40 AM
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Default RV-4A?

I've heard rumors this exists... if anyone has pictures, I'd love to see them as I'm building one from a salvage fuse.

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Old 04-19-2020, 08:24 AM
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I recall reading an article about some guy who modified his -4 into a -4A but IIRC, this was pre-internet days (Yes, I am that old). I just did a search, which I'm sure you did as well, but couldn't find a picture of it.
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Old 04-19-2020, 09:21 AM
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I keep trying to picture a -4a, but it's not going well. Might have actually induced a cringe. Why take an easy landing, beautiful ship and flip the wheel around?!

Nay-saying aside, I'd read that build blog with interest and encouragement.
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Old 04-19-2020, 12:35 PM
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Better make sure you have the long gear legs.
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Old 04-19-2020, 12:58 PM
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The 2nd cutest RV as an -A

no no, please don?t
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Old 04-19-2020, 02:29 PM
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Quote:
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Better make sure you have the long gear legs.
Why? If you wheel-land the -4 what's the difference? The prop will still clear.

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Old 04-19-2020, 02:53 PM
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first time i hear about a -4A... But i guess you know about the -4RG?
there are definitely some oddities out there, to the point that van's denies to use the RV model name...
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Old 04-19-2020, 03:13 PM
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Default rv4 a

this was done once, i will try to find the copy of plan that i order from the designer. from what i recall, the person use the main landing gear at the main spar location and then he made a nosewheel

i will let you know we i can get my hand on it
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Old 04-19-2020, 03:15 PM
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Default rv4 a

this was done once, i will try to find the copy of plan that i order from the designer. from what i recall, the person use the main landing gear at the main spar location and then he made a nosewheel

i will let you know we i can get my hand on it
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Old 04-19-2020, 04:28 PM
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Bruce,

Maybe this RV-3AA? picture will be helpful (if the link works)
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