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Old 08-08-2016, 10:31 AM
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You might want to think about the seating arrangement of the RV8 if your wife will be with you. I have seen alot of guys on this website want to sell their tandem cockpit for a side by side because of passenger issues. Just saying
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Old 08-08-2016, 11:32 AM
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I agree with Steve.
The RV8 is a great airplane but if you plan to mainly do cross country flying with a passenger, you may want to sit in an 8 with your wife and see what you both think.
The side by side RV's (6, 7, 9 & 14) allow more interaction as well as access to the baggage area in flight.

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Old 08-08-2016, 11:51 AM
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Tandem/Centerline fight is quite nice for the pilot. Having experienced both, my wife and I enjoy the side by side. If I could have both worlds, believe me, the tandem four was fantastic. Cross country...the seven is so much more comfortable. Coming from standard aircraft like you are considering, and where I also started, total cost and efficiency of Van's aircraft are indeed the best...hands down! Good luck with your decision. You'll be happy with either.
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Old 08-08-2016, 12:29 PM
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The RV8 is a great airplane but if you plan to mainly do cross country flying with a passenger, you may want to sit in an 8 with your wife and see what you both think. The side by side RV's (6, 7, 9 & 14) allow more interaction as well as access to the baggage area in flight.
Unfortunately, a 6 or 7 provides way too much interaction if the pilot and passenger are tall/large, etc. That's why we now have the 14. Flew one recent; very comfortable, but slow compared to the 8. Tempting, but Ms. Patti likes her personal nest, so we'll stick with it a while.

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Old 08-08-2016, 01:39 PM
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I like the 8. Flew twice today, really enjoyed the ride up to 11,500 to compare numbers with Dan (will post later).
It is totally different airplane than Bonanza. The 8 is a make believe fighter the Bonanza a great cross country airplane.
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Old 08-08-2016, 01:58 PM
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......it's like waiting to hear from the Tax Accountant whether you owe this year or
IF . . . IF . . .??? Maybe that should be how much MORE. . . .

You have quite a sense of humor. I like that!
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Old 08-08-2016, 02:03 PM
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I like the 8. Flew twice today, really enjoyed the ride up to 11,500 to compare numbers with Dan (will post later).
It is totally different airplane than Bonanza. The 8 is a make believe fighter the Bonanza a great cross country airplane.
In your opinion, will I like the 8 for CC
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Old 08-08-2016, 02:26 PM
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I think I want the IO-360 but some have told me the 180 HP will almost keep up.
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Regarding the 0360-A1A versus the IO360, consider the weight. I have the O360. Friends have the IO360 200 HP. It seems the extra 20 HP gets offset by the extra 20 lbs or so of weight in the IO versions. Either engine is great and performance is about the same. I can keep up with any of the IO guys. Of course your physical weight may also be a factor. I'm pretty light.

Cost may be your differentiator as the IO is considerably more expensive to purchase.

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Old 08-08-2016, 02:32 PM
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In your opinion, will I like the 8 for CC
Compared to the Bananza probably not. It is a totally different airplane.

I like the 8 for its incomparable flying qualities, it has much better roll rate than the 10 and the Bonanza, it is simply fun to fly.

Sure it's fast enough for good cross country but does not have comfort of the 4 seaters or SWA, my choice for serious cross country. 😎
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Old 08-08-2016, 02:36 PM
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The Bo is a great flyer but you just can't beat the economics of the RV. The innovation in experimental avionics is just worlds ahead of anything certified for the price. I would think a RV-10 would be a closer match to the Bo but they can be pricey.
I second the recommendation for the -10. We came off a 180 HP Skyhawk and while we hardly ever had back-seat pax, we loved the room and the ability to load it up with stuff. Yes fuel burn is a little higher than the 8, but it is so comfortable for XC that we never wish for anything less. YMMV

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