RV 9 Empennage

[mason]

I'm new to the site and details of RV construction, but hope to start soon.
My question, is there any difference in the empennage kits for the RV 9 and the RV 9A??

[Spike]

Welcome Mason

There are no differences between the tail kits for the 9 and 9A. There is a slight difference in the way that you assemble the kit though based upon which one you want. If memory serves me correctly it has to do with the rear spart of the vertical stabilizer.

Stick around and bring some friends

-- John

[captain_john]

Hi Mason!

Order up! We will be happy to help you along the ways as best we can!

Feel free to ask any questions.

CJ

[cjensen]

Welcome to the site mason! I won't be the last to let you know that you want the -9. I'm building a -7, and TAILDRAGGER RV's rule!!

We will all be glad to help out with any questions you come up with. Place the order, and get to building!

[Fred Fagan]

I to am new to the groupe, just received my Empennage kit and am just amazed at the quality and the amount of work that has been done in what they call the slow built Kit, see I built an RV-4 just after van came out with it and that is what I call a slow built kit. I am also building the -9 tail dragger.

[cjensen]

COOL! most people opt for the 9A. we need more -9's around!! i love 'em all though

[Fred Fagan]

Chad: I to love them all, I have had both tail dragger and nose dragger. I presently own and fly a Grumman AA1B with a 0320 upgrade. I have flat spots worn on my tail tie down, just cant break the habbit of landing mains first nose high.
Like most tail dragger pilots I just love the looks of a tail dragger and they are just nothing but fun to land and take off in and that is what flying is all about to me.
 

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COOL! most people opt for the 9A. we need more -9's around!! i love 'em all though



Chad Jensen
RV-7 Empennage #72395
Rotary Power
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[cjensen]

i hear ya fred! i don't have a tailwheel endorsement yet, and hardly any tailwheel time, but i just love how they look, and the fun factor. i have owned two cherokees, and fly a king air at work, but nothing gets me going more than an old (or new!) taildragger.

[captain_john]

What I like about a taildragger is that you "fly it to the ropes"!

Know whatta mean?

CJ

[Fred Fagan]

Yes I do. So many pilots after flying for some time get sloppy and start what I call a 3 point landing with nose dragger planes and that is a formula for disaster. A tail dragger keeps you sharp or you pay the price and we know that.

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What I like about a taildragger is that you "fly it to the ropes"!

Know whatta mean?

CJ



N357JS Reserved
RV-7 Wings
"Any pilot can describe the mechanics of flying. What it can do for the spirit of man is beyond description."


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[4kilo]

Hey CJ

When I fly taildraggers, they usually have a rope attached:



Although I usually don't have to fly it to the rope; we just leave the rope attached.

Pat

[captain_john]

Hey cool!

Piper Pawnee? 300 horsepower?

Personally, I too would rather fly the tow plane!

CJ

[cjensen]

that's always looked like a lot of fun to me! both the tow plane, and the sailplane! that's a rating that i want to get soon. we have a glider club fairly close to me, but i just can't seem to find the time to get over there. soon!!!

[4kilo]

Our Pawnees are 235 hp.

I would usually rather fly the glider, but unless some one tows you, you can never get off the ground in a glider. So, I take my turn in the towplane too.

Pat