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10-04-2017, 06:09 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 2
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Anyone building an RV-8 in the Colorado Springs area?
I am looking at building and RV-8 and would like talk to someone who is in the build process. I live in Colorado Springs. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Russell
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10-04-2017, 06:32 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
Posts: 15,420
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Welcome aboard!
Russell, welcome to VAF 
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VAF 909
Rv-10, N210LM.
Flying as of 12/4/2010
Phase 1 done, 2/4/2011 
Sold after 240+ wonderful hours of flight.
"Flying the airplane is more important than radioing your plight to a person on the ground incapable of understanding or doing anything about it."
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10-04-2017, 07:04 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Estes Park, CO
Posts: 3,947
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Welcome
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Originally Posted by jet328
I am looking at building and RV-8 and would like talk to someone who is in the build process. I live in Colorado Springs. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Russell
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Welcome. A small group up here in the high country communicate via an e-mail group.
All builders of various models including RV8.
Shoot me an e-mail if you would like to be included. First and Last name is preferred.
Wirejock at gmail dot com
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Larry Larson
Estes Park, CO
http://wirejockrv7a.blogspot.com
wirejock at yahoo dot com
Donated 12/03/2019, plus a little extra.
RV-7A #73391, N511RV reserved (2,000+ hours)
HS SB, empennage, tanks, wings, fuse, working finishing kit
Disclaimer
I cannot be, nor will I be, held responsible if you try to do the same things I do and it does not work and/or causes you loss, injury, or even death in the process.
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10-04-2017, 09:16 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: McMinville, OR (KMMV)
Posts: 244
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jet328
I am looking at building and RV-8 and would like talk to someone who is in the build process. I live in Colorado Springs. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Russell
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I don't know what's in process right now but I'd reach out to Loyd at meadow lake http://www.rvbuilder.com/ he may have an 8 in the shop and is very knowledgeable.
I'm building an RV8 fastback up in Erie, most of the construction is done, working on the avionics install and prepping for my engine which should be here around the new year.
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10-05-2017, 08:19 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Posts: 27
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Russell,
As Larry said, there are a few of us in the area - including COS - and we stay in contact via email. I'm building a -7 in the Springs. Loyd is a very experienced builder at KFLY and I talk to him on a regular basis as well. Good luck, let us know if we can help.
Ryan
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RV-7 (Finishing)
KFLY
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10-05-2017, 10:13 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 2
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Thanks for all the replies!
Larry, I emails you so I can be added to your email group.
Ryan, where in the springs do you Live. I am in flying horse. I Would like to take a look at your project, especially how you set up you work space. Let me know if you would be ok with that. russbane at yahoo dot com.
Russ
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10-10-2017, 10:50 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Black Forest, CO
Posts: 6
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Hi Russ -- I've got an RV-8A going here in my garage in the Black Forest. Check your e-mail!
Best...
Jerry Oney
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RV-8A #83454, N8851Y Reserved
Tail and Wings Done. Working on fiberglass.
Exempt, but paid up for 2020. VAF is so fantastic!!
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10-10-2017, 10:54 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 1,967
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Russell,
Welcome to the Colorado email group, as well as VAF (great place!). There are several Denver EAA Chapter Members (Chapter 301) that have 8s, and at least one that is currently building an 8, if you ever get up in our neck of the woods. There are a few of them that fly with the Rocky Mountain Renegades formation team too. Lots of support for RV builders here.
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10-10-2017, 12:29 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 576
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Another COS
Hi Russ,
Another Colorado Springs builder here. Well into a -7 build. Know many Meadowlake guys as well. Sharing a hangar with 9A buddy at KFLY. I just moved from Flying Horse within the last year.
Looking forward to meeting you and Ryan when schedules allow.
Also, agree with Ryan. Loyd is an -8 guru. Have known him for quite a few years. Pretty certain he doesn't need to look at the plans to build one.
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11-06-2017, 11:24 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Posts: 42
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Colorado Springs RV owner wannabe
I live in the Springs also and am getting closer to RV4 or 8/8a build (or maybe buy) and saw Russell's OP. I have recently been out to KFLY to see Loyd, and I may take advantage of his experience and building skills. I am hoping to connect with local RV owners and especially those that may be wanting to build a 4 or 8 anytime soon, possibly to partner with me in the build and/or maybe hangar space.
I also sent message to Larry Larson's build site to join the email list.
Thanks,
Wyn
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