Wow!

[MedFlightDoc]

As I've posted on occasion in the past, I had bought an RV-3A, N154AB about 6 weeks ago, but was very rusty on my taildragger skills. I had to knock off that rust and build up a little time, which I mostly did in a Citabria and Cub.

Well, things had gone reasonable well, our winds in Wisconsin had died down to something less then gale force for once so I decided to fire it up and go fly...

WOW!

What an experience! Now I can see what people mean about the RV's in general and the -3 in particular! Even though mine is a -3A with only a starter and battery, O-290, and handheld, it is quite a machine. It even tolerated my landings...

Can't wait to go up again.

Ryan in Madison

 

[islandmonkey]

As some say in London, "Give it some Welly". Which means basically "Go for it".

Well Done and keep the reports coming in,

 

[Geico266]

The -3 is a fantastic flying airplane. I have heard it said more than one, it is the best flying of all the RV's. I can't say as I disagree.

 

[hawkpdx]

RV-3A

Sounds as though you have found the fountain of youth! There was some talk not long ago about take off and landing distance for the RV-3. I have a video on youtube you can search, its titled "Columbia Gorge RV-3A" Taking off and landing at KTTD Troutdale Oregon. The TO and landing both were done between B-7 and B-6 on 25. It looks pretty close to 300 feet to me! Have fun!
Ed Hawkins
N272DR