I was looking forward to it, even called Leldon to confirm, however I have been down in my back since Thursday........when I crawled in I immediately knew this was not the right choice.....
Hope to make the next gathering as long as its on a weekend.

PS....Bridgeport is having a fly-in April 22nd from 8:00-10:00
Breakfast Burrito n coffee
Discounted Avgas

I will post in a different thread.....would be great if yall would do some formation

BEAUTIFUL ROCKET DOUG

Tom G,

I'm kinda a small guy (5-11, 168), and I did fly my RV-6 45 hours over 12 days around the country. I fit in it pretty easily, but the center stick is annoying with the legs after a couple hours.

By the way, the Lyc IO-360 that many RV's have is 180 hp and pulls those 1000-pound machines along at like 170 KTAS....not bad.

If I was a 2-airplane guy, I'd still have an RV.

This thread is dangerous. Stupid sexy RVs.

Simple, one color, loud, perfect. Beautiful airplane. Now saved for future temptation!

Doug,

How small is that rear seat in the F1?

Too....

Seriously, I fit in the back seat, but not really comfortable. It is fine for a 5'8" size person. Huge baggage compartment. The heat in the back seat is marginal in the winter if the sun isn't shining.

With the EVO wing, it is a bit aft CG challenged. The Sport wing is a little fwd CG. My airplane with a 150# backseater I can fill the baggage compartment. 2 people for a week, a hard hat bag, and a guitar. With a 200# backseater, I need to be a little careful, or the landings with low fuel get sporty....

I fly mine all over the US. ~200 hrs per year, and it is fantastic IFR X/C transportation and will beat the airlines everytime (>1200 nm) from where I live, 2 hrs from a major airport.

RV panels can be inexpensive and simple:

I knew there had to be a BT thread on RV's.

I just switched clubs from the "Two Aircraft" to the "Multi - Aircraft" club with this sweet little addition (RV-6 -- IO360)!



I guess I like GREEN -- here is my Deb!



Getting the tailwheel endoresment in a Super Cub a month ago and finally trained to proficiency in the RV (OK, proficiency is a broad term), I have not had as much fun in a long time.

OK, except when I get to fly the Devil Dog :-)

Here is my 2016 RV-14A. My wife & I flew it back from Arizona to Florida. On that flight I was averaging 165k on around 9.1-9.2 GPH. She has a factory new IO-390 putting out 210HP. Very few of these puppies flying so far.

This past weekend, I installed 2 new Emagair.com PMags. Electronic Ignition with a wasted spark system, plus they both have built in alternators in case of electrical failure. I haven't had the chance to test fly much because of the Trump TFR this Thanksgiving week. The talk is better power and efficiency and best of all, NO HOT Start issues.

I have the Dynon HDX all set for 2020. I need to add an avidyne IFD so I can fly approaches.

Gorgeous, Sheldon!

Thanks Arlen!

Sheldon,

Very nice! Do you have sunscreen curtains at the top of your canopy?

Yes. We also bought some see through mesh type screens that attach with suction cups.
You can place directly where the sun is beating on you. In the fall the sun seemed to always be at a lower angle than the top sunscreen.

Authorized? I thought they were expermental?