tom paul
Active Member
Hi All.
I have begun exploring the light aerobatic capabilities of my RV7A and of myself as a pilot. I have been instructed in loops and rolls by two different experienced RV pilots/Builders/Owners.
One of these teachers advised that I leave the throttle wide open during the loop, since I have a CS prop. The other advised the I cut the throttle to idle on the way down the back to avoid over-speeding the aircraft.
Both seem to work. In my perusing on youtube, this forum and anywhere else I have looked, I have seen very experienced pilots espousing both techniques as if they were no-brainers.
This is confusing. I'd like to open the discussion of this to help me do the "right" thing, as I begin to commit this maneuver to muscle memory.
Yes, I have done supervised stalls and spins, and I practice my aero at 5k AGL or above.
Thanks for reading. I'm looking forward to the debate.
I have begun exploring the light aerobatic capabilities of my RV7A and of myself as a pilot. I have been instructed in loops and rolls by two different experienced RV pilots/Builders/Owners.
One of these teachers advised that I leave the throttle wide open during the loop, since I have a CS prop. The other advised the I cut the throttle to idle on the way down the back to avoid over-speeding the aircraft.
Both seem to work. In my perusing on youtube, this forum and anywhere else I have looked, I have seen very experienced pilots espousing both techniques as if they were no-brainers.
This is confusing. I'd like to open the discussion of this to help me do the "right" thing, as I begin to commit this maneuver to muscle memory.
Yes, I have done supervised stalls and spins, and I practice my aero at 5k AGL or above.
Thanks for reading. I'm looking forward to the debate.