Oldest Flying RV-6/6A?

[Ironflight]

Originally Posted by rvbuilder2002

The oldest flying will be an RV-6 because the RV-6A finish kit was not available until the early 90's. My first RV-6A (built from tail kit # 10 purchased from the original purchaser) was one of the earliest "A" models to fly (March 1993) and is still flying with the current owner.

I think Alan Tolle completed the first customer built RV-6 and RV-6A, but I don't know if either is still actively flying.
I just did a quick database search (using his name as manufacturer) and it appears they both still have active registrations.
Correction, it appears only the RV-6A registration is still active. Current owner list as Reno, NV

BTW, for RV trivia buffs.... the oldest 6A (but not customer built) still flying is the original prototype (has about 4800 hrs on it). It first flew in June 1988.

Actually, Alan Tolle's first -6A is now parked just a few doors down at our neighbor's house. he bought it to replace his -7A that flipped on landing after an engine-out.

Paul

[Michael Seager]

The first RV-6 is still in flying condition but has not flown for a while. It belongs to Peter Thomson and is hangered at Placerville. 999RV if you want to look it up. Registration has expired but I talked to Pete and he is going to get it going again. Mike

[Far North Texan]

Originally Posted by springer

You are correct, that is Herb and he did help build mine and Jim's RV's plus many others. He was an excellent builder.

Thanks for that picture. We built our plane in Herb's shop, under his expert guidance. We did the work but Herb taught us and inspected our work every step of the way. It was a privilege to be able to benefit from his knowledge.

[Ironflight]

Originally Posted by Michael Seager

The first RV-6 is still in flying condition but has not flown for a while. It belongs to Peter Thomson and is hangered at Placerville. 999RV if you want to look it up. Registration has expired but I talked to Pete and he is going to get it going again. Mike

Hey Mike, send me a note with Pete's contact info if you have it - Placerville is about 23 minutes from here in the RV!

Paul

[Billythekid]

What about the rv with the most tt airframe. Did this question arise.

[RV6Danny]

Paul, My RV-6 S/N 20084 has an airworthiness certificate date of December 1995. I bought my RV-6 through Herb Ross (Custom Aircraft) located in Payson AZ at that time. My airplane is still flying and has about 750 hours and I still get the RV Smile every time I fly her.

Danny

[N710B]

I recently bought N710B, S/N 20017. Flying great and about 2170TT

[gottawork]

Originally Posted by N710B

I recently bought N710B, S/N 20017. Flying great and about 2170TT

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[turbo]

Originally Posted by Billythekid

What about the rv with the most tt airframe. Did this question arise.

check my signature. probably one of the top contenders.

[dlomheim]

Originally Posted by RV6_OKLA

Charlie Calivas in Enid Oklahoma built what I believe is the second customer built RV6. He recently sold it to his hangar mate, but retained flying rights. Still flying. It was my first RV ride.

I can get contact info if needed.

Paul / Jerry: Charlie once told me he was just barely beaten out by a couple months by the first RV-6 to fly. Charlie no doubt knows who that is if you ask him since he is such a history book when it comes to RV's, etc. I remember he first flew his in 1989, and took it to OSH that year.

Doug Lomheim
RV-3A sold
RV-9A 13B (FWF)