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Post subject: I'm buying an RV-6 ----> yes, I am different...  Posted: 13 Feb 2014, 10:08 |
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Joined: 02/13/10
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Location: Castle Rock, Colorado
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My name is Arlen, and I'm an airplane addict. Any of them, all of them. I like them all (I've owned a Cessna and a couple Pipers and two Commanders and a Mooney and a Cirrus and my recent special Debonair), and I like the thrill of owning and flying different planes. I've only had one wife, but I've had a lot of airplane affairs; she forgives me every time.  The newest chapter in my airplane affair life is a Vans RV-6. I recently finished several hours of tailwheel work in an Aeronca Champ, finalized the RV-6 purchase, and expect its delivery in a few days. Transition training with the RV-6 guru in Florida is arranged. Why an RV-6 now? - I'm ready for something different again. - In the past 3 years, 80% of my flights are solo, 18% are with one passenger, and 2% had someone in a back seat ---> I only need 2 seats. - I've always wanted to own and fly a tailwheel airplane. - Of all the Experimentals, the Vans fleet is the most well-known and best supported, and 8500 of them are already out there flying. Another 9000 are in production. - I have a growing interest in learning and flying some "gentleman's" aerobatics. I have a new GoPro...  - Maintaining an Experimental can be less expensive than a certified plane, and upgrading is definitely a LOT less expensive.  - My RV-6 has a Lycoming 360 (180 hp), and it flies Bonanza speeds on 35% less fuel. - Did I mention it has a Lycoming engine?  - It takes off in 300 feet, climbs at 2000 fpm, and stalls at 51 knots.  - It's great for short hops, but also good enough for cross-country flight. - I don't mind being different from the crowd. Yes, I'm a member of the Vans Air Force online forum, but BeechTalk has my passion and I won't leave, even if y'all pass a referendum to expel Experimental owners! You'll have to pry the keyboard from my cold, dead hands..  Here's my new baby, soon to be converted to N4AS (yes, I found another single digit N-number with my initials!): Attachment: landing.jpg Attachment: N905RG panel.jpg . Yes, I now have a Corvette here in the Ford and BMW BeechTalk world! I'm excited!
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Post subject: Re: I'm buying an RV-6 ----> yes, I am different... Posted: 13 Feb 2014, 10:31 |
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Arlen...congrats....the panel  .....hope to see you at Maxs hoe-down.
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Post subject: Re: I'm buying an RV-6 ----> yes, I am different... Posted: 13 Feb 2014, 10:33 |
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Arlen, Tailwheel is sweet, and a bit of upside down flying too! i was about to suggest you look into N2AS (Duke).. also for sale here on BT.  Congrats!
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Post subject: Re: I'm buying an RV-6 ----> yes, I am different... Posted: 13 Feb 2014, 10:35 |
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Username Protected wrote: Nothing like buying a $70k accessory for your GoPro. Congrats!  Well.....yeah, kinda.
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Post subject: Re: I'm buying an RV-6 ----> yes, I am different... Posted: 13 Feb 2014, 10:36 |
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Joined: 02/13/10
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Username Protected wrote: .....hope to see you at Maxs hoe-down. I hope to be there. I'm going to be pretty conservative the first bunch of hours, so it will depend on the weather...
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