Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

The large canopy pivots at the firewall, so it’s up and out of the way as you settle in. On the walkaround, you doubtlessly noted the full-span flaperons (flaps plus ailerons as one unit). pounds per square foot—makes the RV-12 a little” busy” in turbulence, though some of that is attributed to a lack of inertia in roll.

Airplanes 98

Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 98

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

The large canopy pivots at the firewall, so it’s up and out of the way as you settle in. On the walkaround, you doubtlessly noted the full-span flaperons (flaps plus ailerons as one unit). pounds per square foot—makes the RV-12 a little” busy” in turbulence, though some of that is attributed to a lack of inertia in roll.

Airplanes 98

Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 98

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 12, 2024

The turbulent air hits the horizontal stabilizer, which causes a vibration that can be felt throughout the aircraft. The lack of airflow over the ailerons results in a loss of control authority and mushy and ineffective controls. You should always test the stall warning system on the ground to ensure it works.

Stability 52

Stability Horizontal Stabilizer Airplanes Lift 52