I sold my C172 yesterday, expect to be able to pick up a 2009 RV10 next week. I am trying to read and chair fly, likely getting to ahead of myself with questions, but want to ask anyway.
I've asked for and received a phases of flight (pitch/RPM/MP) chart and have an idea of how things will go for a landing. This is mainly what I am chair flying (it is going very well...). For my PPL training I recall being blown away watching and learning other people fly a 172, specifically recall three movements on the trim wheel for steep turns good as a rule of thumb, and one for first time flaps are put in AGL. I'm not picking up any great pointer watching tubes. Are there any with regards to trim for various phases of flight? I know I can learn this over time, just trying to not spend 10 hours struggling and then be shown the right way.
On trim, I am VERY surprised to see left sided pilots reach over with their right hand to activate trim. Is this common or best practice?
My yoke has pull to talk button and electric trim in the center on top. There are two other unlabeled buttons on top of the yoke. Any guess what is common? AP cut off/CWS is my best idea for one, not sure of the other.
The yoke when moved all the way right hits the throttle if pulled out. When moved all the way forward it hits the panel. Unlikely to ever travel that far in flight. Thoughts? Is this a construction error? I read in a recently revised yoke forum topic that one style of throttle makes you cut off the metal stalk to make sure all of the stuff clears path of travel after installation.
The. prebuy inspection brought up a few things that likely needed some attention to, it is a bit overwhelming trying to make good decisions related to financial costs and benefits. With all the aftermarket options (antis plat aero as an example) how do you decide? I was maybe foolish going overboard as an anxious new pilot owner with the plane I just sold, do not want to repeat. Things I will need to make decisions on include the following:
1. LED exterior lights. Some work required but most of it optional.
2. Mags were inspected but not overhauled or IRANd. Slick. Kind of a lot to absorb in deciding how to handle these going forward. Keep? Exchange one for modern mag? TMI online
3. Tie downs? Are there anchor points under the wings or do I need the antis plat type product that screws in a jack point?
4. I think I read of someone jacking there plane up and it falling and causing damage. How to prevent this happening?
5. I've ordered the construction manual. Any idea on what stuff I should have on hand such as extra screws/lubricants/spark plug washers? I'd like to go into first inspection with everything on hand in advance.
6. Are there available lube charts with locations and proper stuff to grease or lube with?
7. Gust locks? Home hangar will be good, but what about for travel? What do you do/use?
Other: My BFR is due in August. I assume moving to a RV10 requires high performance endorsement. Does this count as a new rating such that I do not need a BFR sign off or must I also have the BFR signature?
For the constant speed prop, move left to right for decreasing power, right to left for increasing power. Is this gospel? I had someone tell me not to worry about it.
I'll add more as I continue on...thanks for any feedback.
I've asked for and received a phases of flight (pitch/RPM/MP) chart and have an idea of how things will go for a landing. This is mainly what I am chair flying (it is going very well...). For my PPL training I recall being blown away watching and learning other people fly a 172, specifically recall three movements on the trim wheel for steep turns good as a rule of thumb, and one for first time flaps are put in AGL. I'm not picking up any great pointer watching tubes. Are there any with regards to trim for various phases of flight? I know I can learn this over time, just trying to not spend 10 hours struggling and then be shown the right way.
On trim, I am VERY surprised to see left sided pilots reach over with their right hand to activate trim. Is this common or best practice?
My yoke has pull to talk button and electric trim in the center on top. There are two other unlabeled buttons on top of the yoke. Any guess what is common? AP cut off/CWS is my best idea for one, not sure of the other.
The yoke when moved all the way right hits the throttle if pulled out. When moved all the way forward it hits the panel. Unlikely to ever travel that far in flight. Thoughts? Is this a construction error? I read in a recently revised yoke forum topic that one style of throttle makes you cut off the metal stalk to make sure all of the stuff clears path of travel after installation.
The. prebuy inspection brought up a few things that likely needed some attention to, it is a bit overwhelming trying to make good decisions related to financial costs and benefits. With all the aftermarket options (antis plat aero as an example) how do you decide? I was maybe foolish going overboard as an anxious new pilot owner with the plane I just sold, do not want to repeat. Things I will need to make decisions on include the following:
1. LED exterior lights. Some work required but most of it optional.
2. Mags were inspected but not overhauled or IRANd. Slick. Kind of a lot to absorb in deciding how to handle these going forward. Keep? Exchange one for modern mag? TMI online
3. Tie downs? Are there anchor points under the wings or do I need the antis plat type product that screws in a jack point?
4. I think I read of someone jacking there plane up and it falling and causing damage. How to prevent this happening?
5. I've ordered the construction manual. Any idea on what stuff I should have on hand such as extra screws/lubricants/spark plug washers? I'd like to go into first inspection with everything on hand in advance.
6. Are there available lube charts with locations and proper stuff to grease or lube with?
7. Gust locks? Home hangar will be good, but what about for travel? What do you do/use?
Other: My BFR is due in August. I assume moving to a RV10 requires high performance endorsement. Does this count as a new rating such that I do not need a BFR sign off or must I also have the BFR signature?
For the constant speed prop, move left to right for decreasing power, right to left for increasing power. Is this gospel? I had someone tell me not to worry about it.
I'll add more as I continue on...thanks for any feedback.