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Old 11-25-2010, 04:18 AM
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You can still order the origional wing tips. I like them much better, but that is a personal thing. I have installed the old tips on a lot of the new 7s and 8s
As for roll rate, I think the 7 rolls better but haven't timed it. Could be the 6 is faster, but with longer ailerons on the 7..................?
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Old 11-25-2010, 05:42 PM
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as i did transition training in a 6A and now fly the 7A a few observations:

- attitude on the ground is noticeably different. i personally like the level feel of the 7A better than the 6A which reminds more of some other piper etc... spam can. however i'm convinced, it doesn't help with the tipover/nosegear issue either.

- 6A wiggled/dutch rolled a lot more in cruise than the 7A does.

- 6A felt slightly more twitchy during approach, especially at higher gross weights.

- 6A needed more/heavier rudder during takeoff/go around/slow speed climb.

- both are great aircraft :-)

- did barely notice a difference in roll between the 2.
my observation is that the rv tends to roll quickest at around 120kts. going faster doesn't necessarily produce more roll rate, despite close to or full deflection of the ailerons. also, roll rate is much more affected by fuel load in the wings and whether solo or a pax onboard. due to "normal" powersettings, one tends to fly quicker all the time, between 140 and 160KIAS. so if you want to really maneuver, try slowing down first. you'll be surprised how the aircraft will actually be more agile then.


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