Hi there,
I am interested in hearing of the experiences of owners who operate their RV-12?s from short airstrips.
I am interested in building an RV-12, but I am concerned about the low drag of the airframe even with the flaperons extended which results in a flat approach and a delay in landing after closing the throttle (float). I simply won't be operating from a large sealed runway.
I am also concerned about the robustness of the nose gear when getting on the brakes as soon as you?re on the ground ? the POH even says to keep the nose up as long as possible.
Similarly I?m concerned about the undercarriage coping with undulations and changes in slope.
I am not talking about bush ops, rocks or potholes, just operating from a short grass strip.
On a different but related topic, is there anyone that has equipped their RV-12 with 6 inch wheels to cope better with surfaces rougher than asphalt and provide a little more prop clearance.
Thanks in advance,
Andrew.
I am interested in hearing of the experiences of owners who operate their RV-12?s from short airstrips.
I am interested in building an RV-12, but I am concerned about the low drag of the airframe even with the flaperons extended which results in a flat approach and a delay in landing after closing the throttle (float). I simply won't be operating from a large sealed runway.
I am also concerned about the robustness of the nose gear when getting on the brakes as soon as you?re on the ground ? the POH even says to keep the nose up as long as possible.
Similarly I?m concerned about the undercarriage coping with undulations and changes in slope.
I am not talking about bush ops, rocks or potholes, just operating from a short grass strip.
On a different but related topic, is there anyone that has equipped their RV-12 with 6 inch wheels to cope better with surfaces rougher than asphalt and provide a little more prop clearance.
Thanks in advance,
Andrew.