[Wing] Spin Testing: RV-6/6A or RV-7/7A

Norman Younie rv6capt at pacificcoast.net
Wed Jan 12 08:29:23 PST 2005


When I had the restrictions removed from my RV-6 and RV-7 I had to go 
out and perform the maneuvers that I wanted to do. Record it in the log 
book that there were no adverse effects to the plane and show the log to 
TC. They then issued a new C of A. Plus they extracted some money from me.

Rob Prior wrote:

> Jacob & Grace wrote:
>
>> In the MDRA list of requirements they refer to certification to 
>> satisfy them about the aircraft conformity and aerobatic capability?  
>> They want to confirm the design limits but doesn't say how?
>
>
> I believe in Canada you need to demonstrate the manoeuvers that you 
> wish to perform to a Transport Canada representative... I don't think 
> MD-RA has anything to do with Aerobatic certifications.  Van has 
> already published that the airframes are +6/-4G design, which meets 
> the Canadian requirements for aerobatics.
>
> Strictly speaking, you only need to demonstrate a loop, a roll, and a 
> spin, as all other manoeuvers are just combinations thereof.
>
> -Rob
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