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RV-6A Max Baggage Weight
- Thread starter tclaire
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n5lp
fugio ergo sum
The structural limit, per my Van's construction manual is 100 pounds.
But you also may be limited by your C/G.
n5lp
fugio ergo sum
60 Pounds now
Interesting. I just checked the website to look at maximum g loadings, where there have also been differences. I didn't find that but I did find that the baggage capacity is now listed as 60 pounds. If we graph this out we can project 0 baggage capacity in a few years. http://www.vansaircraft.com/public/rv-6spe.htm
Frank Smidler
Well Known Member
Mel is right, it depends on the CG
I am comfortable with 100 lbs in the baggage compartment...IF it meets the CG. Unfortunately I can't get their. The worst case for calculating aft CG is with low fuel. I always figure on a minimum of 1/4 tanks. My plane is light up front with an o-360, light wt starter, light wt alternator, wood prop, no gov, no vacuum pump. Aft CG is always a concern.
Example 1: With 1/4 fuel, my wife and I are limited to 55 lbs and are well below the 1700 lb gross.
Example 2: With 1/4 fuel, my son and I on our trip to OSH was able to pack in 98 lbs, but only 65 in the baggage compartment. The rest was, 13 lbs strapped to floor between rudder pedals, 13 lb bag forward of spar under my son's legs and my 7 lb flight bag forward of spar under my legs. Still way under the gross and within CG.
If you have a CS prop, it will help the CG a lot.
I am comfortable with 100 lbs in the baggage compartment...IF it meets the CG. Unfortunately I can't get their. The worst case for calculating aft CG is with low fuel. I always figure on a minimum of 1/4 tanks. My plane is light up front with an o-360, light wt starter, light wt alternator, wood prop, no gov, no vacuum pump. Aft CG is always a concern.
Example 1: With 1/4 fuel, my wife and I are limited to 55 lbs and are well below the 1700 lb gross.
Example 2: With 1/4 fuel, my son and I on our trip to OSH was able to pack in 98 lbs, but only 65 in the baggage compartment. The rest was, 13 lbs strapped to floor between rudder pedals, 13 lb bag forward of spar under my son's legs and my 7 lb flight bag forward of spar under my legs. Still way under the gross and within CG.
If you have a CS prop, it will help the CG a lot.
pierre smith
Well Known Member
This really depends...
...on who is doing the flying. I can't publish on here what I can safely carry....you'd be amazed.
A good example is Jon Johannson from Oz....he puts 50 gallons of avgas/300 lbs, in the back seat of his -4.....and then blasts off at 11:00 p.m. across the Pacific, at night, heading for L.A.
Best,
...on who is doing the flying. I can't publish on here what I can safely carry....you'd be amazed.
A good example is Jon Johannson from Oz....he puts 50 gallons of avgas/300 lbs, in the back seat of his -4.....and then blasts off at 11:00 p.m. across the Pacific, at night, heading for L.A.
Best,
What you can safely carry and what is legal to carry can be different number. Know the difference. The POH should have the max baggage allowed. This plus a weight and balance will dictate what is legal to carry.
RED Flag!
There may be an illegal but safe total weight. However be very careful with the balance part of the equation. An aft C/G can be very unsafe!
There may be an illegal but safe total weight. However be very careful with the balance part of the equation. An aft C/G can be very unsafe!
