RV-7A - N369TB
N369TB made its first flight in 2003 after a 23 month
construction period. Tom has criss-crossed the country many
times on a variety of trips. He has also introduced many
local pilots and potential builders to the wonderful
handling and performance of an RV.
Powerplant:
- 180 horsepower Aerosport O-360-A1A with Hartzell constant speed prop
- Dual Lightspeed electronic ignition system
- All electric airplane with two alternators, two batteries, primary and secondary electrical systems
Instrumentation and Avionics:
- Electric artificial horizon and directional gyro
- Dual buss system
- Advanced Flight Systems engine monitor
- Garmin audio panel with intercom
- Garmin 530W GPS/comm with XM aviation weather and TIS traffic alert system
- Garmin mode S transponder
- Becker standby VHF comm
- Bose headsets
- TruTrak autopilot with altitude hold, GPS tracking and steering, and vertical speed mode
- IFR certified
There are rumors that it gets a little chilly in the Twin Cities in the winter, but that doesn't stop RV flying and/or training. Often the best flying days are cold and clear with seriously dense air. N369TB resides in a warm hangar, has great cabin heat and is equipped with that necessity of Minnesota flying: heated seats!
