Good day,
I few weeks ago, I helped a gentlemen push his beautiful RV4 into a hangar. After looking at it closely, he was kind enough to allow me to sit inside. I believe I have been smitten with these very cool airplanes. I’m 6’2, 220 lbs, the guy was a bit tight , my shoulders touched each side and I had to push them forward a bit but believe I would be okay, my head cleared the canopy fine and leg room was good.
I’m a 400hr pilot, commercial, IFR. Most time in Arrows and Bonanzas, about 10 hours in Citabria and about 4 in a CJ3. I would probably knock out another 10 in the Citabria and seek an RV check out if I buy one.
I tend to break off bolts so I do not have the talent to build, so I will look at buying one already built.
Questions …
Am I crazy?
Will this aircraft seem smaller after time?
Can I fly this aircraft well given my experience?
What will try and bite me while flying this?
What should I look out for when looking for one ?
Best way to transition to an RV4?
Thank you and good evening
PJ
I few weeks ago, I helped a gentlemen push his beautiful RV4 into a hangar. After looking at it closely, he was kind enough to allow me to sit inside. I believe I have been smitten with these very cool airplanes. I’m 6’2, 220 lbs, the guy was a bit tight , my shoulders touched each side and I had to push them forward a bit but believe I would be okay, my head cleared the canopy fine and leg room was good.
I’m a 400hr pilot, commercial, IFR. Most time in Arrows and Bonanzas, about 10 hours in Citabria and about 4 in a CJ3. I would probably knock out another 10 in the Citabria and seek an RV check out if I buy one.
I tend to break off bolts so I do not have the talent to build, so I will look at buying one already built.
Questions …
Am I crazy?
Will this aircraft seem smaller after time?
Can I fly this aircraft well given my experience?
What will try and bite me while flying this?
What should I look out for when looking for one ?
Best way to transition to an RV4?
Thank you and good evening
PJ