You prioritize excellent forward visibility, want a stable platform for cross-country IFR navigation, frequently fly in high crosswinds, or use a simplified control hardware setup. It is the ultimate cross-country cruiser.
| Criteria | Winner | |----------|--------| | Ease of ground handling | | | Classic looks & short‑field bragging rights | RV‑7 | | Forward visibility while taxiing | RV‑7A | | Aerobatic performance (in air) | Tie | | Crosswind takeoff/landing confidence | RV‑7A | | Resale value / desirability among purists | RV‑7 | fsx bts vans rv 7 7a better
When on the ground, the nose of a taildragger is pointed upward, obscuring the runway. The RV-7A sits level, providing superior visibility while taxiing, taking off, and landing. This is highly beneficial for VFR (Visual Flight Rules) enthusiasts in the sim. Superior Cross-Country Utility You prioritize excellent forward visibility, want a stable
Sim Perspective: Provides a more challenging takeoff and landing experience. Requires careful rudder management (ground looping is possible). Offers better propeller clearance for rough strips. The RV-7A sits level, providing superior visibility while
No BTS bush plane can touch this. An FSX-style racer might match it, but the RV-7 does it with docile stall characteristics.