Vans Rv 6 Weight And Balance

The van s rv 6 and rv 6a are two seat single engine low wing homebuilt airplanes sold in kit form by van s aircraft the rv 6 is the tail wheel equipped version while the rv 6a features a nose wheel the rv 6 was the first aircraft in the popular van s rv series to feature side by side seating and the first to offer a nosewheel option.

Vans rv 6 weight and balance. Section 14 weight and balance rv 6 6a rev 3 05 15 20 14 2 trim force requirements and will require more stick force for landing flare. This quick reference chart is not a substitute for the complete weight and balance information contained in section 14 of the builder s manual. This information is maintained and provided for historical purposes. The side by side rv 6 and its cousin the tricycle gear rv 6a were introduced in 1986 and soon became the best selling kit aircraft to date.

When on the ground it will place a greater percentage of the gross weight on the nose landing gear. Speed solo weight. The gross weight is established by the builder who is considered the manufacturer. Rv 6a weight and balance data quick reference note.

The rv 6 6a was replaced by the rv 7 7a in 2001. Note that these are samples and accurate weight and balance for each specific airplane must be calculated and documented. Cruise 75 8000 ft 185 mph. Empty wt after painting was 1009 lbs.

Cruise 55 8000 ft. Weight and balance data quick reference sample files.