RV-7 Down in Nevada, Pax OK

[David-aviator]

Originally Posted by Davoakes@att.net

I do not know the accident fatalities or injuries between the slider and the tip-up.
I turned my 7A upside down and I believe the roll bar saved me. Only scratch I got was one getting out of the God broken canopy.

I had the antisplat on mine too. Cannot say it did not help, but it turned over anyway.

Sorry to see that happen to anyone.
Dave

Same here on it happening.

With regard to head clearance with a slider, there's plenty. When I flipped I was in a rush to get out and opened the seat belt too quickly before bracing for the fall on broken canopy, cut my scalp a little. There was plenty of room to wiggle around, paw some sand and crawl out. The canopy was cracked and broken and kicked out easy. The roll over bar is a life saver for sure.

Was standing next to the airplane in no time trying to accept what happened....it ain't fun but it is good to be alive after such an event. Fuel was leaking but no fire thank goodness.

[bret]

Originally Posted by David-aviator

Same here on it happening.

With regard to head clearance with a slider, there's plenty. When I flipped I was in a rush to get out and opened the seat belt too quickly before bracing for the fall on broken canopy, cut my scalp a little. There was plenty of room to wiggle around, paw some sand and crawl out. The canopy was cracked and broken and kicked out easy. The roll over bar is a life saver for sure.

Was standing next to the airplane in no time trying to accept what happened....it ain't fun but it is good to be alive after such an event. Fuel was leaking but no fire thank goodness.

Question about the remander of your broken canopy being kicked out easy, was yours riveted or silka? I am thinking that my silka canopy would be more dificult to kick out with the perimiter being glued on tight?

[David-aviator]

Originally Posted by bret

Question about the remander of your broken canopy being kicked out easy, was yours riveted or silka? I am thinking that my silka canopy would be more dificult to kick out with the perimiter being glued on tight?

Good point, it was riveted. I would be more difficult with sika, the bond is very strong.

[bret]

Originally Posted by David-aviator

Good point, it was riveted. I would be more difficult with sika, the bound is very strong.

Happy to hear the folks involved in this are going to be ok. When I am done I think I will have a small Crash Ax with me. I've seen a video on here a while back, someone breaking out of a conopy with one in a shop or hanger.

[rightrudder]

Originally Posted by bret

Happy to hear the folks involved in this are going to be ok. When I am done I think I will have a small Crash Ax with me. I've seen a video on here a while back, someone breaking out of a conopy with one in a shop or hanger.

The Life Hammer got pretty good reviews...it's pretty small and fits in the map box easily. I bought one a while back.

[Mel]

Whatever you decide to carry, PLEASE maker sure it is secured in the cockpit.
You certainly don't want it flying around during an uncommanded outside loop on the ground.

[grubbat]

Good advise Mel. Instead of an oreo flying into your mouth, you'll get an ax.......

Originally Posted by Mel

Whatever you decide to carry, PLEASE maker sure it is secured in the cockpit.
You certainly don't want it flying around during an uncommanded outside loop on the ground.

[bret]

Originally Posted by grubbat

Good advise Mel. Instead of an oreo flying into your mouth, you'll get an ax.......

Good thing I was not drinking anything when I read your post, Too funny!

[sailvi767]

Any updates on the cause of the engine failure?
George

[Ironflight]

Originally Posted by sailvi767

Any updates on the cause of the engine failure?
George

The airplane is sitting on our neigbor's ramp, and we'd love to dive in and figure it out - but he was contacted by the NTSB who told him that they want to investigate, and he was not to touch it - so no, we don't have any answers.

Paul