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 Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 1:06 pm Post subject: RV-10 doors |
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I just wanted to post a few observations and comments about the RV 10 doors and maybe start a thread on it again as NEW builders may not look back at the archives. First, I seldom post on here anymore as I would rather help people via the phone then trying to argue a point in this forum. But, when I feel new builders are being led down a path they need not go I wanna balance out the discussion.
Several posts have been made implying or stating the doors on the RV 10 are unsafe or poorly designed. I disagree. If someone can show me an RV 10 with the doors built per Van's specs and it is unsafe I would love to see it. Can It be improved some.........sure...but what part on the plane can you look at and say it cannot be improved?
I feel after seeing several doors over the past few years that more people could benefit from learning how to fit/build these doors then dreaming up a fix to make them "safer". The doors are NOT an easy part to build and fit on the RV10. Hire someone to do it if you are not qualified........this will save you time and money in the long run versus chasing down building a "new" design that has not been engineered and tested.
Comments were made earlier about how DUMB a person would be to not do the SB on the tail ASAP. My question is.......How dumb is it to modify ANY part of the RV 10 plans........rudder pedals, elevator trim, wing tanks, etc.? If you think you may be at RISK with your insurance company by NOT doing the SB,,,,,,,,,,how much at RISK are you when you do/did 25 mods or more to the plans and NONE of them have been approved by Van's or any other authorized agency? Does that mean one should not do any mods to the RV10? No. There is a big difference between WANTED mods versus NEEDED mods. But if it is not per Vans plans, it is considered a mod and differs from how the plane was originally designed and flown.
If you are a new builder, look around at several RV 10's to see the doors in person. Ask questions HOW they got them to fit so well. Take a class on fiberglass. But do not waste time and money worrying these doors are not safe and will function properly when constructed properly.
If anyone wants to discuss this topic in person see me at OSH Sunday till Thursday. Call me if you want.
Have a great time building this wonderful plane. Fly safe!
Dean 850HL
402-560-9755
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