Mike Coady
Well Known Member
Question about normal takeoff. I flew my RV7A for the first time four days ago. Subsequently I've had two more flights . On each takeoff, I notice a real tendency for high nose up pitch at rotation. I've flown about a dozen or more types of aircraft and this seems more noticable in the RV. I flew another friends RV noticing the same. Upon liftoff, I have to nose it over pretty good as to not over rotate. In cruise flight, climb,etc , all is excellent hands off. I am 245lb with half tanks of fuel. Cg is nearly centered. Anybody else notice this? Ideas? Or is it simply an RV trait?