mikeljshields
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Well, I have had both on my RV7x.... call it a X for "Conversion"....
I like both types of configurations, but I do prefer the tail wheel. I have flown a few tailwheels including my Pitts S1C, but the RV is by no means a squirly aircraft on the ground. Having said that, if one relaxed during landing it could get interesting quickly. With some good dual with a tailwheel driver you have nothing to worry about about the tail wheel RV and your confidence will increase quickly.
One note, I use to approach in my 7A at 80 Kts, way too fast with it in the 7 configuration, my approach and flair in the tailwheel config is at 70 kts. Since the 3 point landing is in the full stall attitude, that additional speed just attributed to long landings waiting for the speed to burn off, if trying to wheel land, forget 80 knots, the plane is still flying. At 70 kts I find that I just level off, close the throttle, flair and at the exact time the mains contact the runway, check that attitude. I like to use wheel landings on long runways or anytime there is a substantial cross wind.
So that's my thoughts on that subject!
M
I like both types of configurations, but I do prefer the tail wheel. I have flown a few tailwheels including my Pitts S1C, but the RV is by no means a squirly aircraft on the ground. Having said that, if one relaxed during landing it could get interesting quickly. With some good dual with a tailwheel driver you have nothing to worry about about the tail wheel RV and your confidence will increase quickly.
One note, I use to approach in my 7A at 80 Kts, way too fast with it in the 7 configuration, my approach and flair in the tailwheel config is at 70 kts. Since the 3 point landing is in the full stall attitude, that additional speed just attributed to long landings waiting for the speed to burn off, if trying to wheel land, forget 80 knots, the plane is still flying. At 70 kts I find that I just level off, close the throttle, flair and at the exact time the mains contact the runway, check that attitude. I like to use wheel landings on long runways or anytime there is a substantial cross wind.
So that's my thoughts on that subject!
M