Got a ride in a RV-6 - Nice tree colors

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2 weeks ago, I got a ride in Denis Lussier's RV6

The O360 with the C/S prop are very impressive... I've never experienced a smoother running combo before. The takeoff performance is breathtaking!

The only other RV ride I had before was in the RV-9A demo at OSH this year. Handling is similar to the -9 but ailerons have more authority. I did not find the higher approach speed a problem, it wasn't too fast for my taste.

Did a couple of turns, power off stalls, power on stalls (a first for me). Impressive flying machine

Here's a few pics, the paint scheme is not finished and the wheel pants are 50% done but you get the idea.

The trees are changing colors right now in here




I also took a small video (crappy quality from my cam) of one of the landing. The ride was bumpy with a nice crosswind of 10-15kts... I could not have landed this better, Denis is a good pilot!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOE-j9Ixhys