Taltruda Well Known Member Friend Jun 15, 2022 #1 Does the RV-7 have -1 wings like the RV-8 had the original, then the beefier -1 wings? Or are all RV-7s have the thicker spars like the newer -8s?
Does the RV-7 have -1 wings like the RV-8 had the original, then the beefier -1 wings? Or are all RV-7s have the thicker spars like the newer -8s?
D David Z Well Known Member Jun 16, 2022 #2 My understanding of history is that the RV8 "Dash 1" wing was designed for parts commonality and improvements developed from the RV7. Essentially the RV8 "Dash 1" wing is an RV7 wing with some design modifications to fit the RV8 fuselage.
My understanding of history is that the RV8 "Dash 1" wing was designed for parts commonality and improvements developed from the RV7. Essentially the RV8 "Dash 1" wing is an RV7 wing with some design modifications to fit the RV8 fuselage.