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rafael(at)gforcecable.com
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 3:46 am Post subject: RV7-List: RV7A vs RV9A

I originally asked this question on the RV-7 list, where I got some very useful information.  It occurs to me that I should also ask in the RV9-list.  Any input will be greatly appreciated.  

   

Thanks and best regards,  

   

Rafael  

         

  

From: owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rafael

 Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 8:19 PM

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 Subject: RV7-List: RV7A vs RV9A  

  

   

Although I’ve been flying for over 29 years, I’m about to become a new builder.  I’m evaluating the merits of the RV9A and the RV7A.  My interests are for an airplane that would carry my wife and I on trips from South Carolina to the Midwest and occasionally to the West coast.  Aerobatics are not a priority, although, if I build the 7, I would like to dip my toe into this type of flying.  

   

A couple of questions:  

   

Which airplane makes a better IFR platform?   I imagine that the 9 would probably be less responsive (more stable?).  Would the 7 behave better in the bumps (higher wing loading).    

   

If I build the 7, the 180hp, not available in the 9, would get you higher faster.  

   

For the long trips, I would like to add fuel capacity.  What’s the added cost and weight of adding tip tanks?  I’ve heard of 8.5 gal, giving 55 gal total.  Would putting tip tanks on the 7 limit its aerobatic capabilities?  

   

This is my first post, so please let me know if this is the kind of questions appropriate for this forum.  

   

Thanks and best regards,  

   

Rafael  

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wletcher(at)msn.com
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 7:01 am Post subject: RV7-List: RV7A vs RV9A

Rafael

  

 Having flown and built both I prefer the 9 for the stability and better glide. An 0 320 is enough power for either of the planes. With the price of fuel the one and a half to two gal an hr. fuel savings is a big deal over the long run.

  

 You won't be sorry with either airplane. Unless areobatics is high on your list of thinges to do stick with the 9, they will do an aileron roll almost as quick as the 7. 



Bill

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Subject: RV9-List: FW: RV7-List: RV7A vs RV9A

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I originally asked this question on the RV-7 list, where I got some very useful information.  It occurs to me that I should also ask in the RV9-list.  Any input will be greatly appreciated. 

  

Thanks and best regards, 

  

Rafael 

     

 

From: owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rafael

Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 8:19 PM

To: rv7-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: RV7-List: RV7A vs RV9A

 

  

Although I’ve been flying for over 29 years, I’m about to become a new builder.  I’m evaluating the merits of the RV9A and the RV7A.  My interests are for an airplane that would carry my wife and I on trips from South Carolina to the Midwest and occasionally to the West coast.  Aerobatics are not a priority, although, if I build the 7, I would like to dip my toe into this type of flying. 

  

A couple of questions: 

  

Which airplane makes a better IFR platform?   I imagine that the 9 would probably be less responsive (more stable?).  Would the 7 behave better in the bumps (higher wing loading).   

  

If I build the 7, the 180hp, not available in the 9, would get you higher faster. 

  

For the long trips, I would like to add fuel capacity.  What’s the added cost and weight of adding tip tanks?  I’ve heard of 8.5 gal, giving 55 gal total.  Would putting tip tanks on the 7 limit its aerobatic capabilities? 

  

This is my first post, so please let me know if this is the kind of questions appropriate for this forum. 

  

Thanks and best regards, 

  

Rafael 

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rafael(at)gforcecable.com
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2007 5:00 am Post subject: RV7-List: RV7A vs RV9A

I forgot to copy the RV-9 list.  

         

  

From: Rafael [mailto:rafael(at)gforcecable.com] 

 Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2007 8:57 AM

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James,  

   

I’m in Aiken, SC.  I would absolutely love to take a look at the projects and would gladly pay all expenses for a ride in an RV.  I’m retired, so any time any day is convenient for me.  

   

My decision once more changes to the 9A over the 7A.  Last night a voice kept telling me:  Keep It Simple Stupid!  After running a spread sheet with the number$, a 9A with a fixed pitch prop, and an O-320 engine would plenty of airplane for me.  

   

My cell # (803)292-7410  

   

         

  

From: owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of James Clark

 Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 11:12 PM

 To: rv7-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: Re: RV7-List: RV7A vs RV9A  

  

   

Rafael,

 

 Where is SC  are you?

 

 If you are ever in the Columbia area, we probably can arrange for you to see an RV9A, RV6's, maybe RV7A, several RV7s under construction, an although you did not reference such maybe an RV4 under construction and an RV10 just getting started. Probably could rustle up a ride as well. 

 

 Now to your questions ... I think you have received good answers already but ask yourself the following ...

 1. Will MOST of my flying be cross-country?

 2. Will I EVER want to do aerobatics?

 

 Both planes fly quite nicely. The stick forces on the 9(A) is a bit "heavier" as you get farther into the roll to one side or the other but it still flies "like an RV". 

 

 James    

On 5/9/07, Rafael <rafael(at)gforcecable.com (rafael(at)gforcecable.com)> wrote:      

Although I've been flying for over 29 years, I'm about to become a new builder.  I'm evaluating the merits of the RV9A and the RV7A.  My interests are for an airplane that would carry my wife and I on trips from South  Carolina to the Midwest and occasionally to the West coast.  Aerobatics are not a priority, although, if I build the 7, I would like to dip my toe into this type of flying.  

   

A couple of questions:  

   

Which airplane makes a better IFR platform?   I imagine that the 9 would probably be less responsive (more stable?).  Would the 7 behave better in the bumps (higher wing loading).    

   

If I build the 7, the 180hp, not available in the 9, would get you higher faster.  

   

For the long trips, I would like to add fuel capacity.  What's the added cost and weight of adding tip tanks?  I've heard of 8.5 gal, giving 55 gal total.  Would putting tip tanks on the 7 limit its aerobatic capabilities?  

   

This is my first post, so please let me know if this is the kind of questions appropriate for this forum.  

   

Thanks and best regards,  

   

Rafael  

   

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