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 Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2009 6:34 am Post subject: Rv-8 vs F-16 |
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Frank,
I have no choice - the USAF won't let me fly the Viper any more. I'm stuck with the 737 and my RV.
I really like the way the RV flies. It flies much like a mini fighter - the controls are responsive due to the push-pull tube arrangement, the power-to-weight ratio is reasonably good, the wing loading is good enough for acceptable tight formation, visibility is good except for the roll over bar which is a problem in formation.
I like the sense of strapping on the aircraft and we become one. It's much like it was in fighters. The cockpit is tight, but once you're in place it is comfortable - you do need to have everything you need within easy reach though. It's as compact inside as the F-5 was.
I don't like how close the panel is to my face. I would feel a little more comfortable if it were about 1.5" farther forward. I made a console and put my switches on the consoles angled toward the panel - fighter style - and made a P-51 style glare shield to fit on top of and hide the arched glare shield.
So, it serves as my pseudo-fighter. I've been thinking about making some hard points for munitions and maybe a mini-gun, but I'm a bit worried about gross weight and CG. : )
There's a guy here at Spruce Creek that has Fokker DII and Spad replicas and flies them frequently. He has a real fighter alter-ego.
Stan Sutterfield
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| Quote: | But the bigger question is..
Does does one become content with flying an RV 8 after an F16??..
Frank |
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