RV Aerobatics Magazine Article

[Hawg Driver]

Originally Posted by RV7Ron

I plan to...in the S2C, not the RV.

Are you bringing her, at least?

[glenn654]

I suggest making this article a sticky so that it can be used as reference for basic aerobatic training info like other documents we have for educational purposes.

My other suggestion would be to get it out of its magazine article format and written in an article form here where it can be more easily read.

I believe this can be done but I don't the knowledge or experience of how to make it happen.

But for someone who is willing and has the knowledge to make it happen.....please volunteer if you have the desire to do so.

Glenn Wilkinson

[catmandu]

Dagnabbit, Balls! You heard me thinking about taking advantage of the parachute group buy, didn't you?

This, I am afraid, is going to turn into one of those "first taste is free" situations.

Cat

[RV7Ron]

Originally Posted by Hawg Driver

Are you bringing her, at least?

Yes'r...I've been told I can get hangar space with the rest of you so I plan to fly in. And the girlfriend is coming too...but I think you meant the airplane??

[Hawg Driver]

Originally Posted by glenn654

I suggest making this article a sticky so that it can be used as reference for basic aerobatic training info like other documents we have for educational purposes.

My other suggestion would be to get it out of its magazine article format and written in an article form here where it can be more easily read.

I believe this can be done but I don't the knowledge or experience of how to make it happen.

But for someone who is willing and has the knowledge to make it happen.....please volunteer if you have the desire to do so.

Glenn Wilkinson

I have the article in word/PDF without the pictures, and would be happy to see it as a sticky in pure text if there is a desire.

[plehrke]

Originally Posted by Hawg Driver

Hi Everyone,
At the national championships last year, I was asked if I would be interested in writing an article for the IAC magazine, specifically about getting more RVs involved. First of all, a professional writer I am not. However, I when I started writing my topic drifted, but what it drifted to was still very applicable to RV owners, as well as other aircraft. If you have time to read it, I hope you enjoy.

Very good read.
I have never really thought too much about flying aerobatics in my RV but, as an engineer, I have done a lot of flight testing and plotting data for my RV. I like your approach of learning about yourself AND your RVs capability in a build up (engineering) approach. Makes me consider doing some research, getting some aerobatics training, and then going out to collect data in my RV. Just another reason to increase my aviation fuel budget.
Thanks for sharing your experience.

[Hawg Driver]

Originally Posted by RV7Ron

Yes'r...I've been told I can get hangar space with the rest of you so I plan to fly in. And the girlfriend is coming too...but I think you meant the airplane??

Well, I was talking about the one we could take out for a ride... I'll stop there.

[Hawg Driver]

Originally Posted by plehrke

Very good read.
I have never really thought too much about flying aerobatics in my RV but, as an engineer, I have done a lot of flight testing and plotting data for my RV. I like your approach of learning about yourself AND your RVs capability in a build up (engineering) approach. Makes me consider doing some research, getting some aerobatics training, and then going out to collect data in my RV. Just another reason to increase my aviation fuel budget.
Thanks for sharing your experience.

Well, if you ever come down Arkansas way, give me a shout and we can discuss/fly in person!

Cheers...

[Whitman]

Great stuff HD. I'm thinking about starting to compete in my RV-4 and you provided some really good advice.

We have a lot more latitude flying our own planes compared to the ones the military allows us to take up, and with that comes a responsibility to do it right and safely which you clearly have grasped. I'm even motivated now to see what these competitions are all about!

[Hawg Driver]

Originally Posted by Whitman

Great stuff HD. I'm thinking about starting to compete in my RV-4 and you provided some really good advice.

We have a lot more latitude flying our own planes compared to the ones the military allows us to take up, and with that comes a responsibility to do it right and safely which you clearly have grasped. I'm even motivated now to see what these competitions are all about!

Appreciate the compliments. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have on getting started. Either on this forum or through messages/phone. Competitions are great fun and the people who go are always exciting to see newbie. They have always made me feel at home.

Cheers,