In the last month we have had two fatal experimental crashes in good weather during takeoff/landing phases, suggesting pilot error. One I know more details about, happened at my home airport with a pilot who had a fair amount of time in his Velocity RG. The other was a Cozy Mark Four, crashed over the weekend at another airport I am familiar with.
I'm sure these aircraft are not necessarily death traps, just less forgiving than what most of us are used to flying. They look pretty slippery so I am guessing they have a high stall speed, and some not so benign stall characteristics. Furthermore, the accident investigations have not been completed, its not out of the question that a terrible mechanical failure is to blame.
Can anyone shed some light for me on these designs? What is it like to fly them and what special precautions need to be taken?
I'm sure these aircraft are not necessarily death traps, just less forgiving than what most of us are used to flying. They look pretty slippery so I am guessing they have a high stall speed, and some not so benign stall characteristics. Furthermore, the accident investigations have not been completed, its not out of the question that a terrible mechanical failure is to blame.
Can anyone shed some light for me on these designs? What is it like to fly them and what special precautions need to be taken?
