HERKEYBIRD
Member
I noticed on the video that JerryG150 shot at SnF of the new RV-12 that the step is placed in FRONT of the wing. Looks like you step up onto the wing from the leading edge side.
Now being an RV-9a "tire kicker" at this point, I couldn't help but wonder if that step placement would be possible on the -9a? It would seem to overcome the problem of someone stepping on the flaps and causing havoc. I have to admit that climbing aboard from the leading edge side seams a little strange, but it does have it's merrits. Since I haven't started on an RV of my own yet I don't know what the airframe structure is like in that area so I thought I would come to the fountain of RV knowledge and see what others think.![Confused :confused: :confused:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Dave
RV-9a wannabe
Now being an RV-9a "tire kicker" at this point, I couldn't help but wonder if that step placement would be possible on the -9a? It would seem to overcome the problem of someone stepping on the flaps and causing havoc. I have to admit that climbing aboard from the leading edge side seams a little strange, but it does have it's merrits. Since I haven't started on an RV of my own yet I don't know what the airframe structure is like in that area so I thought I would come to the fountain of RV knowledge and see what others think.
Dave
RV-9a wannabe