Airplane Flight Manual
Van’s Aircraft RV-7A
HB-YMT
4 Normal procedures – Page 7
Edition 01.11.2017
4.6 Aerobatics
WEIGHT / CG
The Aerobatic gross weight of 725.7kg/1600lbs and cg range have to be observed in
order to fly aerobatic maneuvers. Within these limits, the airframe has the design
strength of +6g/-3g (plus 50% safety margin).
INVERTED FLIGHT
However, this particular aircraft does not feature required systems for inverted flight,
so any maneuvers at less than 0g must be avoided.
SPEED BUILDUP
Due to the aerodynamic cleanliness of the RV, any nose down maneuver (especially
when unloaded) will result in quick speed build-up and this should be the primary
concern.
MANEUVERING SPEED Va
Remember that the relatively low maneuvering speed (123KIAS) is defined as the
highest speed at which full and abrupt controls can be applied without exceeding the
design strength of the airplane. Note that some of the recommended entry speeds are
above the maneuvering speed.
VERTICAL MANEUVERS G-PULL-UP
For vertical maneuvers like loops, Immelmann turns and horizontal eights, the entry
speeds have an inverse relationship to the G’s required to complete the maneuver. An
entry speed near the low end of the speed range will require a higher G pull-up and
vice versa.
SPINS
No intentional spinning.
