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mr.sun 11-14-2017 09:25 PM

Naming
 
Ours is named Happy Draggin'

Red & Black RV7. Can't figure out how to get my picture inserted.

Flying her sure makes us happy. Of course she drags the steering wheel in back.

joeboisselle 11-14-2017 09:43 PM

"Little Bird" Is what's affixed to the tail, but I never refer to it as anything other than my "RV" or "The four"

Steve Ashby 11-14-2017 09:48 PM

Sweet Baby
 
I have named my project (soon to be an 8A) after my soulmate and muse, Sweet Baby. Pinup nose art will complete the picture.

However, I did not stop there. Since I plan on flying Sweet Baby around the world, I have named her engine Constance (it?s aspirational).

XOverZero 11-15-2017 07:19 AM

They said...
 
They said,"Building an airplane is a journey."
I respectfully pronounce that as a massive understatement. In my experience it is nothing less than a pilgrimage. I'm in the doesn't-name-things camp, but in this case an exception is mandatory. If I ever get it finished it shall be known as Pilgrim.

622BH 11-15-2017 08:19 AM

My Baby
 
My wife's maiden name is Beebe (bee bee). With just a bit of sweetness, that became "My Beebe" as I hold her (my wife) in my arms.
So the RV-9A now - thanks to John Stahr - a nice moniker of "My Beebe" on the nose.

az_gila 11-15-2017 08:53 AM

If you take more than two decades to complete, then you need a suitable name...:)



Not connected to the tail art though -


pazmanyflyer 11-15-2017 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by az_gila (Post 1219055)
If you take more than two decades to complete, then you need a suitable name...:)

Or drop every extra penny you can scrounge up while building her. When they ask what her name is I'll proudly answer "Pretti Penni".


DonFromTX 11-15-2017 10:20 AM

I never had the problem, I call mine "Air Force One". It always gets some puzzled looks even from pilots, then I have to explain it is not a nickname I use for it, but that it is actually registered as Air Force One! Keeps me in libation as well, ALWAYS good for a case of beer bet that I own Air Force One!
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JimRice 11-15-2017 01:05 PM

Go Buggy
 
Just call it The Go Buggy. You can explain about Jack Ilfrey's connection if anyone asks. :D

BruceW 11-15-2017 01:43 PM

Whiskey Three
 
Whisky Three
My Dad's call sign as air attack boss with the Forest Service in the 60's and 70's. He built wood boats when I was growing up, so I got the 'builder bug'.


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