Author: "magnum79707" <hicksco@...> Time: Wed Mar 12, 2003 9:08 pm PST Link
I'll put my two cents in here.
I love the idea of having the "option" of building in, a BRS system!
I only wish it would be worked on (designed), by BRS and VANS people.
Those who want the added weight and possible safety would be able to
install it. I would! The RV-10 is not the aerobatic two place, most
of VANS designs are. The RV-10 is a touring machine, built to take the
family and the dog to Grandma's. A BRS system? Yes, it would be nice
and I'll bet many builders would buy one of them.
My 2 cents. :-)
Carson Hicks
Phil Birkelbach wrote:
I tell prospective builders all the time that this kit comes in a
really big
box that has the following text on it...
"For ages 18 and older. Some assembly required. Batteries not included."
It is very difficult to screw it up if you do two things. Care and
Ask. As
you get further along in the project you begin to realize how well
designed
the aircraft is and as long as you can follow directions, aren't afraid to
ask questions, willing to admit that you screw up and replace the
parts that
you do (screw up) then you will be fine. There are a bunch of RV's out
there and they are not falling apart. I have seen some that I would
not fly
in that have hundreds of hours on them. Most of the builder supplied
problems that cause crashes in RV's are systems related. Mostly fuel
problems if I remember right. Engine failure should not kill a pilot and
the kinks should be worked out of the system before you load your whole
family in the bird and head to Aunt Edna's. Structural failures of RV's
just aren't happening, and that says something for the quailty of the
design
and the ease of construction.
All that being said I do think that Van would be wise to figure a way
to get
the BRS fitted to the RV-10 at least as an option. The other RV's aren't
family haulers and the RV 10 is. I think that there would be a huge
interest in having the option to install a BRS. I would consider it
if and
when I ever build a -10 that is if they ever offer a -10 (instead of a 10A
that is. :-)
Godspeed,
Phil Birkelbach - Houston Texas
RV-7 N727WB (Reserved) - Fuselage
http://www.myrv7.com