Varga Kachina

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Anyone here have experience with the Varga Kachina aircraft? Specifically the Varga 2150TG, taildragger version? It appears to be a great stick and rudder trainer. Also, I have heard about an experimental version which had an inverted (oil/fuel) system... does that mean it's normally capable of +G acro?

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Also, I have heard about an experimental version which had an inverted (oil/fuel) system... does that mean it's normally capable of +G acro?

No, it means it's capable of positive AND negative G acro. :wink2: But seriously, just because somebody took an airplane, moved it to the Experimental Exhibition category and put inverted systems in does not mean it's suitable for flying in a manner in which it was not designed. Is it an aerobatic design to begin with? I'm not too familiar with the Varga, but I don't think so. You can do all sorts of aerobatics without inverted fuel/oil. Doing aerobatics in a non-aerobatic design is a touchy subject. Almost any airplane can do basic aerobatics. The airplane might be capable of doing certain maneuvers safely, but the pilot might not be. Your safety margin gets a good bit slimmer in non-aerobatic designs. Generally, for anybody wondering if it's OK to do acro in an airplane not designed for it, the answer (for them) is a definite no.
 
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Anyone here have experience with the Varga Kachina aircraft? Specifically the Varga 2150TG, taildragger version? It appears to be a great stick and rudder trainer. Also, I have heard about an experimental version which had an inverted (oil/fuel) system... does that mean it's normally capable of +G acro?

Thanks

I flew one years ago, the tri gear version. It flew and handled much like a Cherokee Warrior.

I wouldn't consider it much in the acro department.
 
Also, I have heard about an experimental version which had an inverted (oil/fuel) system... does that mean it's normally capable of +G acro?

The original Type Certificate doesn't say anything about Acrobatic category.

http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_G...510929de8326aa862574bb0055f7f9/$FILE/4A19.pdf

Note 2 says:

The following placard must be displayed on the instrument panel in full view of the pilot:
"OPERATE IN NORMAL OR UTILITY CATEGORY IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL."


I wouldn't want to play test pilot with the experimental version.
 
There is one that appears every couple of years at the Angel Flight East Wings-N-Wheels static show. Nice place looks like a small chipmunk.
 
Am I the only one that has to do a double take every time I read the name of this plane?
 
Varga Kachina? I think penicillin and a topical cream will clear that right up.

Oh wait. This isn't Medical Matters. never mind. :wink2:
 
Ok, thanks. I realize it isn't certified for aerobatics so that's not on the radar anymore. How is the Varga as far as an initial PPL/tailwheel trainer? I am still interested in any experiences with the aircraft.
 
Apparently a company called Montanair tried some extensive mods to the Morrisey/Shinn/Varga design. Info here.

I came across a tailwheel version of the Montanair in Idaho last year. Pretty airplane (photo below).
 

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I flew one years ago, the tri gear version. It flew and handled much like a Cherokee Warrior.

I wouldn't consider it much in the acro department.

Interesting......I haven't flown one, but there is an outfit here at MYF that uses a couple of Varga Kachinas for air combat adventure rides.
 
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