First Flight RV-3 S/N 11452

[Richard Connell]

Today saw the first flight of Steve Lenne's RV3 in Cobram Australia.

Around 6 years in the making, with an Aerosport IO-320, Whirlwind Prop, AFS3500 and Trutrak A/P recycled from my RV7 panel upgrade.

Reportedly no major issues other than a slightly heavy wing to be addressed.

Congrats Steve!

[GLPalinkas]

Way to go Steve.... Keep us posted in testing phase. (Richard, thanks for sharing)

One of the best RV's around. Wish I had the energy and time to build a -3.

[ppilotmike]

I hope that one day, my 3B will fly also. I've heard it's the best flying bird Vans ever designed. This came from several 3 owners and flyers, plus Van himself.

[gasman]

Nice job. I see you did the hanging pedals.... sure keeps the floor clean. Did you have any problems with the conversion? Do you have any pictures of the process?

[Richard Connell]

Gday
No major issues with the hanging pedals.
They are just a set of RV7 pedals and UHMW blocks all cut to fit with a center brace as well. You could possibly do away with that and run both cross bars all the way across as well if you preferred.
For a taller person you can then stretch your feet out underneath them as well which is handy.

[steve lenne]

I welded a tag on the right pedal for the right rudder. My legs are long and I can now lift the pedals in flight to straighten my legs should they cramp.

[jfogarty]

Steve, beautiful plane, did you paint your rudder or is plastic?

Jim Fogarty
RV-9A Flying

[steve lenne]

The tail is plastic from the sign writer as is the black and white on the wings and the Ausie decal. The fibre glass was painted.

Steve
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Rv3