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Username Protected · **Posted:** 24 Oct 2016, 14:28

Username Protected wrote:

Dan,

What are you going to fly during the months (or years) of RV-7 construction?

I can confirm that it will not be completed in a matter of months. That's all I have to say about that. :doh:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 24 Oct 2016, 15:13

Username Protected wrote:

It's worth it to see it through to the finish. I've flown in various friends' 4, 6, and 7, and I once watched an 8 make its first flight. Some folks refer to RVs as "ramp fleas." It's meant facetiously and it's also a testament to what a hit these things are in the experimental/amateur-built world.

In One of the Flying Magazines they phrased it this way:

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In the world of experimental aircraft there are two types, RV's and everything else.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 24 Oct 2016, 15:29

Yep. Van's has killed a large portion of the kit industry by selling something that no one can compete with. There are some that are easier and faster to build (much easier and faster) but wind up costing just as much and don't perform in anything like the same class. Examples would be RANS, Zenith, and Kitfox. There are others that perform as well but cost more or take even longer to build, like Glasair or several that are now defunct.

On the one hand, good for them. On the other, I miss the variety.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 24 Oct 2016, 15:42

I took the RV~8 plunge and what a hoot to fly.....and yes they are FAST

Username Protected · **Posted:** 25 Oct 2016, 12:22

Username Protected wrote:

I took the RV~8 plunge and what a hoot to fly.....and yes they are FAST

Fun in formation as well, enjoy!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 31 Oct 2016, 18:06

Username Protected wrote:

I took the RV~8 plunge and what a hoot to fly.....and yes they are FAST

Fun in formation as well, enjoy!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 31 Oct 2016, 23:00

This thread makes me miss my RV sometimes.

I pulled out my video from last year to reminisce a little....
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[youtube]http://youtu.be/862Xrobe6J4[/youtube]

Username Protected · **Posted:** 01 Nov 2016, 00:04

would like to add a CAPS chute to an RV6 or Lancair 360. anyone ever do it?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 01 Nov 2016, 00:50

Per David's prodding here are some of the photos from our flight up the Sunshine Coast North of Brisbane, Australia and return through Glass House Mountains. David has a amazingly well equipped RV10 that flies great. Still looking for the missing second engine?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 01 Nov 2016, 01:31

Proof that we do fly upside down :lol:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 01 Nov 2016, 10:03

very nice video Arlen!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 01 Nov 2016, 10:53

Username Protected wrote:

would like to add a CAPS chute to an RV6 or Lancair 360. anyone ever do it?

BRS has chutes for RVs but not yet for RV6

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YtXWj2DI7g

Makes the RV even more attractive, at least for me.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Mar 2017, 19:26

Time for an update Stuart. How's the plane coming along?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 13 Mar 2017, 19:37

Username Protected wrote:

Time for an update Stuart. How's the plane coming along?

Slowly, but mostly forward. Almost finished with the second fuel tank. I took some time off over the holidays (grandchildren, travel). Also redid some of the top skin on the left wing. I wasn't happy with how it looked.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 14 Mar 2017, 10:10

After about three years with no back seat passengers and only a couple right seat, I parted with my almost perfect TN A36. After looking hard for a couple months I found this RV7A, Garmin G3X touch, IO360 200 HP and made offer sight unseen. I now have about 40 hours in her and fly 3 times a week just for fun. TAS is 165 kts if you choose to burn an exorbitant amount of fuel (10 GPH)

I really like BT and can't believe I found an RV thread. :thumbup:

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