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Old 11-14-2017, 09:25 PM
mr.sun mr.sun is offline
 
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Default 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.
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Old 11-14-2017, 09:43 PM
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"Little Bird" Is what's affixed to the tail, but I never refer to it as anything other than my "RV" or "The four"
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Old 11-14-2017, 09:48 PM
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Default 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).
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Old 11-15-2017, 07:19 AM
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Default 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.
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Emp/TC done; Wings done; Fuse kit done

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Old 11-15-2017, 08:19 AM
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Location: Albany, OR
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Default 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.
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Old 11-15-2017, 08:53 AM
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If you take more than two decades to complete, then you need a suitable name...



Not connected to the tail art though -

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Old 11-15-2017, 09:49 AM
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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".

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Old 11-15-2017, 10:20 AM
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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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Old 11-15-2017, 01:05 PM
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Location: Collierville, TN
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Default Go Buggy

Just call it The Go Buggy. You can explain about Jack Ilfrey's connection if anyone asks.
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Collierville, TN

1994 RV-4 N4WJ (Purchased/Flying)
1946 J-3 Cub N7155H (Restored/Flying)
1946 Globe Swift N3368K (Purchased Restored/Flying SOLD)
1987 Starduster Too SA-300 (Purchased/Flying/SOLD)
1994 V6STOL (Built w/dad/SOLD)

US Army Retired (still working to pay for flying)

When my ship comes in, I'll probably be at the airport.
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Old 11-15-2017, 01:43 PM
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Default 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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