Paul Tuttle
Well Known Member
A few of us were doing a little Hangar flying a the local airport last night and one discussion was in regards to engine out flight characteristics in RVs.
While flying ultra lights I often shut the engine off and dead sticked the landing just for fun.There were some difference in how the aircraft handled so we wondered if there were any major handling surprises if you lose an engine in an RV. One thought was that the tandem versions would be effected more then the side by side models.
I haven't flown mine yet, so I said I'd ask the experts and get back to them.
While flying ultra lights I often shut the engine off and dead sticked the landing just for fun.There were some difference in how the aircraft handled so we wondered if there were any major handling surprises if you lose an engine in an RV. One thought was that the tandem versions would be effected more then the side by side models.
I haven't flown mine yet, so I said I'd ask the experts and get back to them.