Vans RV-4 basic aerobatics demo

See my new You Tube channel, "Aerobatics101", dedicated to RV-4 aerobatics. I have uploaded video demonstrations of each aerobatic maneuver to assist new guys in learning to fly aerobatics safely in RV aircraft.




This video is basic "sport" aerobatics in a Vans RV-4 with a 180 hp (Lycoming 0-360) engine and a Hartzell constant speed prop. All acro performed IAW FARs. Do no attempt without prior ground and flight instruction from a CFI. The RV-4 is a speed machine and can accelerate very quickly especially going down hill. You can exceed the limits of the aircraft in a heart beat so be careful.

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[quickdoorhanger]

Nice video, im hoping to be flying mine by spring.

[pittsfool]

Oh, and regarding the split S, the judging criteria (in competition) dictates no hesitation (no line) after the roll. In response to a comment below.

[pittsfool]

Constructive comments - you'll need a good bit of right rudder (if rolling left) as you roll from inverted to upright during the immelman and cuban. There's a significant heading deviation after the roll compared to before. Since you're staying positive G, the lift vector is pulling you off heading unless you correct with rudder. Also, no need to pull power off on the backside of a loop. Enter with cruise power, full power up, and return to cruise power on the backside. Unless you lose...

[coasterandplane85]

That is the plane I want. 16,000 for a plane is a good price.!!!!!!!!!!

[StickandRuddur]

How did you mount your camera? Roller bar? What mount did you use? Love the angle.

[narfmasta]

@stikmunkey fair enough, but I'm pretty sure the former (or maybe current) AF pilot knows how to correctly perform a split S.

[stikmunkey]

@narfmasta I do fly the full size...thanks for your negative assumption! What I am saying is that during maneuver such as the split-S there should be small hesitation after the half roll before the pull, etc...Also the deviation in altitude. Anyway, it's an RV not and Extra, and this is not competition aerobatic but I'm just saying!

[narfmasta]

@stikmunkey - Says the RC pilot... Go to UPT then maybe you'll can talk crap on his acro

[PICLex]

Great cam placement

[MegaChaz420]

is this at la cholla airpark in tucson??