How stable is the RV-10 for IFR Flight?
Oh man, this is a question with a great answer… The RV-10 is fantastically stable for IFR flight. It compares nicely with a Beech Bonanza or my old plane the Sundowner. Crisp, responsive, yet stable as can be. The stick forces in roll get very firm at high speeds, which I feel is great. It tracks and rides straight and true, and you can’t just bump the stick into an accidently-commanded roll. The forces in pitch are very light….just heavy enough, in fact. It makes it a joy for even the most weak-armed pilot to hold back pressure in steep turns. You do want to brief your flying passengers or co-pilot on the pitch sensitivity to prevent them from yanking hard on the stick. It’s a strong airplane that won’t surprise you much, but you don’t want to have a person use too much control the first time they pull on the elevator. Once you’ve felt it though, it’s clear how the airplane feels and you won’t have any issue. Remember back to when you started flying and you were all over the skies
