Originally Posted by
Aussie Bob
Hmmmm ... very debatable, are you talking demonstrated or actual? The taildragger can easily handle 15 knots plus. Ya flimsy nose wheel may not handle much more.
Stronger undercarriage
Better looking
Better on rough fields
Slightly better takeoff performance
Better ground turning radius
More leg room in cockpit due better placement of undercarriage crossmember
Slightly faster
But anyway .... my absolute commiserations on the unfortunate incidents in this thread and I mean no offence to any RV owner. I love them, just expressing an opinion.
16 lbs lighter too.
This from the Vans web site:
“Configured to stand on tricycle-gear, the RV-7A provides great forward visibility on the ground and for some, crosswind landing confidence and stability”.