Hi Having instructed on both RV9 and RV9A, I can say that I prefer the tailwheel(ok i have an RV7), but understand why some people prefer nose wheels. The nose wheel on the RV A model, is not fool proof, but what is ? There are mods that are being done to the A model to make them safer, by installing a larger fromt wheel as well as the improved wheel fork, so saying that they are a death trap is a bit OTT. Pilot traing however is something that needs to be sorted, there are those with the A model that have operated for many years without problems, mainly due to there handling of the aeroplane, which is key.
Any way up the RV7 is a superb aircraft, and a good touring machine, capable of standard aerobatic sequence, however, it would be hard work in IMC for long periods, hence why most fit a wing leveller to help with the work load.
Will.
Last edited by will5023; 20th June 2008 at 16:50.