Txflyer
Member
Here's the thing.
I've located an RV-8 that I think I want to buy. But the older gentleman is having health problems and can't fly it the hours needed for phase I or a ferry permit. Well, he said he could maybe, but I doubt it. IT'S A BRAND NEW RV-8! >>> 0 SMOH, 0 TTAF, 0 prop, basic instruments. IO-360 200h.p. It flies, no NAV instruments. It has an airworthiness ticket.
After I go look and fly, and if I buy it which I think I would if it's everything I think it is ....
Two questions: Is there a way to get this plane flying or a temp. ferry to TX in a reasonable amount of time? and if not, will it all fit on a 22' lowboy gooseneck? My buddy said he has wing carriers for his 8 that I can borrow if it will all fit on my trailer. He thinks we can put the tail up on the gooseneck tongue if we have to.
Thanks in advance. And sorry if this is a total jerk noob thread. I own a C-180. Here's my 180. The RV-8 will be my girlfriend #2.
I've located an RV-8 that I think I want to buy. But the older gentleman is having health problems and can't fly it the hours needed for phase I or a ferry permit. Well, he said he could maybe, but I doubt it. IT'S A BRAND NEW RV-8! >>> 0 SMOH, 0 TTAF, 0 prop, basic instruments. IO-360 200h.p. It flies, no NAV instruments. It has an airworthiness ticket.
After I go look and fly, and if I buy it which I think I would if it's everything I think it is ....
Two questions: Is there a way to get this plane flying or a temp. ferry to TX in a reasonable amount of time? and if not, will it all fit on a 22' lowboy gooseneck? My buddy said he has wing carriers for his 8 that I can borrow if it will all fit on my trailer. He thinks we can put the tail up on the gooseneck tongue if we have to.
Thanks in advance. And sorry if this is a total jerk noob thread. I own a C-180. Here's my 180. The RV-8 will be my girlfriend #2.
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