Rv-7 spin test with pics?

[jmainjet@msn.com]

How about the recovery from a spin with the original supplied rudder?

Has anyone done it besides Vans? If so, did you record the event?

I'd like to know the details before I Man up to doing the test. Any comments would be appreciated. Same goes with your own horror stories.

Thx

John

[kevinh]

I practice spins in my 7A every few weeks (with the 'new' rudder). It spins fast - try searching the forums. I think someone posted a good pilots eye view video some time ago.

[kevinh]

found it: http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ght=spin+video

[Andy Hill]

I've tested a few RVs, including 7 and 6As, for spinning, in the UK. Never any doubt about the recovery - indeed, as with others, suspect "letting go" would see a recovery. They do not want to spin, and only get going after Turn 2 or so... but then the SBSs do get going Somewhat quicker than the 8...

Andy

[jmainjet@msn.com]

Thank you. As for my airplane I will approach the spin regime with alot of caution. I have taught spin recovery in Cessna and Piper aircraft and as a younger man. I never thought it to be problematic. I have with age grown to respect the open forums and shared insight while building the RV-7. Now its time to go to the next level. However, "Caution" is the operative word.
Did you spin the -7 with the original rudder?

[jtrusso]

Originally Posted by jmainjet@msn.com

How about the recovery from a spin with the original supplied rudder?

Has anyone done it besides Vans? If so, did you record the event?

I'd like to know the details before I Man up to doing the test. Any comments would be appreciated. Same goes with your own horror stories.

Thx

John

Here is a video of an RV6 recovering from a spin during a botched loop:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfc0o...om=PL&index=20

[Maxrate]

Originally Posted by kevinh

I practice spins in my 7A every few weeks (with the 'new' rudder). It spins fast - try searching the forums. I think someone posted a good pilots eye view video some time ago.

Currently building a 7 and want to get it certified for spins eventually. What do you mean by "new rudder".

Thx,

[kevinh]

Originally Posted by Maxrate

Currently building a 7 and want to get it certified for spins eventually. What do you mean by "new rudder".

Thx,

The original rudder was smaller - they switched to the larger counterweighted (current) rudder a few years ago. I built my plane from 2003-2005 and I had the new rudder - someone else can probably post a better way to recognize the new rudder.

I've only spun my RV (with the new rudder) - other than spinning pretty fast it was fine. If you have the original rudder I'd definitely do more research before spinning.

[Mel]

Originally Posted by Maxrate

What do you mean by "new rudder".

Thx,

The original rudder supplied with the -7 was the same as the RV-8. It was later changed to the RV-9 rudder which is taller and has a larger counterbalance.

[frankh]

With opposite aileron to make it mad at me..

The start of this video shows a 5.5 turn spin.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQIZQ2yti1Y

Frank