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Old 12-07-2018, 07:51 PM
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Yes what these guys said ^ I will tell you that I started building a RV-7 for the "wife".... in the mean time I was flying our certified spam can and came to the realization that my wife nor any of my family is into flying like I am into flying. Struggled with motivation throughout the 7 tail kit... finally came to conclusion my heart wasn't it. Sold it, bought a RV-8 kit and never looked back Getting close to finishing the fuselage now and have something to sit in and make airplane noises finally! Go with your passion instinct! Its a longggg build....
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Old 12-07-2018, 10:52 PM
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Either one is a really nice airplane. Go look at both.

I fly a -4 and I'm building a -7. The tip up canopy and visibility on the -7, seating, and baggage volume for bigger items are what tipped the balance vs the -8. I really like my -4 so it was a tough call.

The -8 made some design choices I personally don't like of but others probably love. The sliding canopy needs a forward support and roll bar. I like the unrestricted visibility a tip-over gives. The gear towers reduce leg room and I prefer the look of the rod gear. Plus, if you have a centerline seating RV, it should have cheek cowls .

Any tandem airplane will have really big shifts in CG and differences in handling qualities with a passenger vs. solo. The builder has a choice on how to bias that.
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Old 12-08-2018, 04:28 AM
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Love those RV replies above, brings a smile to my face the same as my 8 does, as mentioned nothing looks and flies as nice as centreline seating with that fighter feeling of looking out either side and seeing nothing but the world and the wing you are sitting on. For those with demanding wives then I guess the 2nd choice will just have to do
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Old 12-08-2018, 11:46 AM
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Default LOOKS LIKE THE 8

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I READ ALL THE REPLIES AND LOOK AT MANY PICS AND VIDEOS AND DECIDED MONDAY MORNING I AM ORDERING THE RV8 KIT AND STARTING MY BUILD.

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Old 12-08-2018, 01:23 PM
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My 2 cents worth - sitting on center line of airplane is best.

Also, RV-8 has better gear system than RV-7.

It is a personal decision...info is all personal.

Don't make a decision on what someone else likes, do what you like.

If you don't know what you want, it doesn't matter.
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Old 12-09-2018, 05:29 AM
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THANKS
I READ ALL THE REPLIES AND LOOK AT MANY PICS AND VIDEOS AND DECIDED MONDAY MORNING I AM ORDERING THE RV8 KIT AND STARTING MY BUILD.

THANKS
Wise choice, we are proud of you, you won't regret it as owning an 8 is a selfish act, and there's nothing wrong with being selfish when it's for YOU�� With a slider canopy (the best design) and the ability to carry another body whilst still having that feeling you are in it for YOU -

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