Would you be interested in an Aerobatic Clinic?

[mv031161]

Originally Posted by ronschreck

All,

This topic has just come up in the IAC/RV Working Group. I'm looking for information on the expense in time and money to install a canopy release mechanism for the RV-6/7 sliders. We have a number of pilots who would be excluded from IAC competition if they were not equipped with such a mechanism. Any help appreciated.

I can see the Tip Up to be a problems but not a slider....Typo error?.

[Mike D]

Release mechanism for a slider is very simple. Replace the bolts that hold the canopy frame to the rollers with pip pins. Just a few bucks and an hour, and your set.

Pull the pins, open the latch, and no more canopy.

If I am not mistaken, Paul has these on his RV-8. Many others have these also. There is a thread here on VAF for the conversion.

[ronschreck]

Originally Posted by Mike D

Release mechanism for a slider is very simple. Replace the bolts that hold the canopy frame to the rollers with pip pins. Just a few bucks and an hour, and your set.

Pull the pins, open the latch, and no more canopy.

If I am not mistaken, Paul has these on his RV-8. Many others have these also. There is a thread here on VAF for the conversion.

Wish it was that simple for the RV-6/7 pilots with a tip up canopy. Has anyone done a retrofit of the 6/7 canopy release mechanism?

[KatieB]

I'd be very interested in attending a clinic to learn aerobatics to be proficient within the entire envelope of the -3. Of course, I'm missing a seat (and some other parts right now but that's beside the point. ) Would be nice at the clinic to have a "trainer" RV-8 and rental parachutes for pilots with a -3 or CG-limited -4 that want to learn and practice.

[ronschreck]

Originally Posted by KatieB

I'd be very interested in attending a clinic to learn aerobatics to be proficient within the entire envelope of the -3. Of course, I'm missing a seat (and some other parts right now but that's beside the point. ) Would be nice at the clinic to have a "trainer" RV-8 and rental parachutes for pilots with a -3 or CG-limited -4 that want to learn and practice.

Katie,

You finish that -3 and come to a clinic. I'll make sure you have ample opportunity to hone your aerobatic skills in a dual cockpit before turning you loose on your own.

[RVRC]

Ron,

I am interested in non competetive aerobatics.

No chute.

[BartonFlyer]

I'm very interested in becoming proficient in every maneuver that is appropriate for my RV-8. At this point I cautiously do loops and my rolls are often washed out.

Years ago, I flew in Marty Foy's RV-4 when he put it through a wonderful routine. It's the reason I was first motivated to build an RV. After flying my own RV for six years, I know that I'm missing half of the reason I built it by not being good at aerobatics.

I have had lessons in Pitts, Extra and Super D. I have even commanded loops & rolls in Mooney's prototype aerobatic 2-seater. But, I know I will not be confident in my -8 until I receive training-in-type.

Let me know when the first clinic is, I'll find a way to bring a chute.

Keith "Pedlar" Vasey
Overland Park, KS

[rmr]

Smokey,

Im one of those tip up canopy guys without the release mechanism available. I put a GTN 650 in and the radio was so deep I had to essentially remove it, though did create a way to remove the canopy for maintenance. I would be open to making any alteration if anyone can come up with an idea to make it work though.

Richard Rivera
Ormond Beach, FL
RV-7A

[Chris Thomas]

Please count me in.

[AZtailwind]

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If this comes closer to the S. West - I can bring 3 Chutes (newer Softie's) to the party...