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01-27-2013, 05:21 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: La Center,wa
Posts: 210
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Originally Posted by Ron Lee
All this proves is that taildragger pilots have huge egos and won't admit that they should have gone with an A model. 
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Probably.... But I won't admit it.
Tim
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01-27-2013, 05:23 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Posts: 83
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I have had both, a 7A and now a 6. I believe getting to handle (I wont say master) a tail dragger will make you a better piliot. Use of controls on take off and landing etc.
Anyone can fly one and as has been posted already, it is all about confidence and getting the right person to teach you.
If you are new to RVs and or you do not have the need to land on unimproved rougher surface runways or outback airstrips then just buy an A model and fly it for a few years then see if you have the desire for a cool looking taildragger.
Both taildragger and nose wheel RVs are so much fun it really doesnt matter IMO.
Paul
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01-27-2013, 05:34 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C.
Posts: 1,213
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I have 400 hours in a BC-12 Taylorcraft, and 200 in my RV-4....I think the - 4 is easier to fly.I flew a C-150 today, and it was absolutely uncomfortable! I am sure you can get settled in the -6, and never look back.
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01-27-2013, 05:40 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SC
Posts: 12,887
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fixnflyguy
I have 400 hours in a BC-12 Taylorcraft, and 200 in my RV-4....I think the - 4 is easier to fly...
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I too owned a BC-12 and have to agree, the RV's are easier to fly.
Although, the -9, with its long wing and FP prop is similar in that you cannot come in fast or you will float off the end of the runway.
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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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01-27-2013, 06:59 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 878
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My experience
I had about 1,700 hours, all but 9 in tricycle gear aircraft. The vast majority in AA5 series. My TW time was all in Cubs and was early 90's. I transitioned early last year to a TW -6. For the first 6 or so hours I was asking myself "why am I putting myself through this?". But, eventually, it all came together. Landed a couple of months ago in 14 G 21 90 degrees to the runway heading with no issues at all other than having to add power to get to the first turn off :-)
If hamfisted (footed) me can do it anyone can :-)
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01-27-2013, 07:16 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Central, IL
Posts: 11
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Eh, maybe
As stated before, there are many thorps out there. All (the bast majority) were built from scratch 100%. That said, there are many that fly great, and probably one or two here or there that aren't as great. Some of them were built too heavy. Some of them were probably not built straight. Some of them didn't/don't have flaps. Some of them have a newer, updated, and more efficient wing now. Don't assume that all thorps are squirrelly little rusted out machines...because they are not. Built correctly, they are a fine airplane at a fraction of the cost of an RV and performance is very similar to at least the RV6 anyway. I am a fan of thorps. I am a fan of RV's. I just hate to see a general perception of the thorp that is just not true. Just my 3 pennies. Worth just what you had to pay fur it.
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01-27-2013, 07:21 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Mosheim Tn
Posts: 30
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we have 2 sevens and a 6-a at Morritown across the hill from you,come over one weekend for a test drive,423-736-0265,bob.
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01-27-2013, 07:32 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Victoria B.C.
Posts: 1,266
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I have flown the T18 and down check outs in them and also the 6 the 6 is a piece of cake compared to the T18. You won't be disappointed in the 6 or any of Vans TW models.
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01-27-2013, 07:50 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: logan, utah
Posts: 405
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I flew in a bushby mustang for my first tw ride and it scared me literally to death. Then I flew in an Rv 9 and it was smooth and straight forward- referring to tw handling. I would not have hesitated to buy a tw Rv, and plan on having one someday.
I can't believe how many scary handling tw airplanes are out there.
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Rans S-20 low and slow
14 build working on wings
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01-27-2013, 08:05 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Independence, OR
Posts: 228
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Couple of things.
Have you compared the cost of insuring a taildragger vs a tri-gear?
Also, if you don't really have need of a taildragger why subject yourself to that kind of anxiety?
Just my thoughts on the subject.
Jim
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