Airplane Flight Manual
Van’s Aircraft RV-7A
HB-YMT
2 Limitations – Page 6
Edition 01.11.2017
2.8 Centre of gravity
Reference datum: .......................... ..................................... 70 in ahead of wing leading edge
Centre of gravity range:
Forward CG Limit: ......................... ................................... 15% of chord or 78.7” aft of datum
Aft CG Limit: ................................... ................................. 29% of chord or 86.82” aft of datum
Aerobatic Aft CG Limit:................. ................................... 25% of chord or 84.5” aft of datum
2.9 Approved maneuvers
The airplane is approved for the following aerobatic maneuvers, provided the additional
Aerobatic gross weight and CG conditions are met:
Maneuver
Recommended
Entry speed (IAS)
Loops, Cuban 8’s
140 kts
Immelmann
Turns
140 kts
Aileron Rolls,
Barrel Rolls
120 kts
Vertical Rolls
160 kts
Hammerheads
140 kts
Retournement
90 kts
2.10 Maneuvering load factors
Operating mass 1600 lbs (725 kg) and below:
+6g to -3g
reducing linearly to - mass 1800 lbs (817 kg):
+5g to -2.5g
Operating mass 1800 lbs (817 kg)
+5g to -2.5g
2.11 Flight Crew
N/A
2.12 Kinds of operation
Day VFR
No Intentional Spins!
No Inverted Flight!
