Sorry to be such a chatterbox here, but saw this and want to share it as well.
Proof that RV's are not the only aircraft that suffer the consequences of improper landing technique.
http://www.vimeo.com/13320705
It happens to Certified aircraft too....
It happens to Certified aircraft too....
Jeff Orear
RV6A N782P
Hatz Classic, Welding fuselage
Hatz build log. https://eaabuilderslog.org/?blproject&p ... GNCwv&sid=
Peshtigo, WI
RV6A N782P
Hatz Classic, Welding fuselage
Hatz build log. https://eaabuilderslog.org/?blproject&p ... GNCwv&sid=
Peshtigo, WI
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Hmmmm, ask me in about 3 more hours and I will have a more interesting answer!
On my way to the airport here in about 30 minutes to have a look see!
I will keep you posted... I promise!!!
Here is a sneak preview:

From left to right:
Jack the Visionary (A.K.A. Battlestar Galactica Pilot), Michele, Myself, Steve Proffetty and Bill Higgins (RV-6 Owner)
Location: Hangar #5
CJ
On my way to the airport here in about 30 minutes to have a look see!
I will keep you posted... I promise!!!
Here is a sneak preview:
From left to right:
Jack the Visionary (A.K.A. Battlestar Galactica Pilot), Michele, Myself, Steve Proffetty and Bill Higgins (RV-6 Owner)
Location: Hangar #5

RV-7
Garmin G3X with VP-X & a TMX-IO-360 with G3i
It's all over but the flying! 800+ hours in only 3 years!
Garmin G3X with VP-X & a TMX-IO-360 with G3i
It's all over but the flying! 800+ hours in only 3 years!
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Thats called airspeed control, err, a lack of it anyway.
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Current Build: 2 years into a beautiful little girl
Current Build: 2 years into a beautiful little girl