I know there has been some talk of the engineering prototype having a little bit longer wing than the production aircraft might have to help it for through hanger doors. Is there any chance the “long wing” might stick around as a wing extension mod / and leading edge droop mods to go along with the float equipped RV - 15?
Even if it only helps a few knots on the slow speed side of the envelope it’s substantial in helping a floatplane get off the water compared to any drag penalty/ loss on the top end especially if you already have floats hanging underneath.
Also the ability to fit through a narrow hangar door isn’t nearly the same issue with a float plane because they are rarely in one and if they do end up in a hanger it’s probably a bigger one anyway due to the door height requirement.
I know it’s super early to be asking these questions but just curious what other people think.
Even if it only helps a few knots on the slow speed side of the envelope it’s substantial in helping a floatplane get off the water compared to any drag penalty/ loss on the top end especially if you already have floats hanging underneath.
Also the ability to fit through a narrow hangar door isn’t nearly the same issue with a float plane because they are rarely in one and if they do end up in a hanger it’s probably a bigger one anyway due to the door height requirement.
I know it’s super early to be asking these questions but just curious what other people think.