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Old 06-08-2008, 09:39 PM
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Default RV-4 nearby.....for the West it is pretty close!

Idaho Meridian, Crandlemire,Scotty 208.371.7530 4 Flying N-4ZV @ KEUL

Close to Boise and probably the closest to you is this RV-4. It would be worth the trip to at least sit in it. They are not big but they are nice flying machines. I got Scotty's address from the white pages but I would not hesitate to give him a call and ask. There is one in Ogden also which, for the West, is close:

Utah Ogden, Eccles,Royal 801.394.0171 4 Flying N49RE @ KOGD
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Old 06-08-2008, 10:08 PM
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Default Go for an RV!

I did my PPL in a Citabria 7ECA and two years later (last July) did first flight of my -6, with about 110 TT at the time. I now have 112 hours on my -6 and love every minute of it.

My -6 is easier to fly than the Citabria, and to me, a lot more fun! Go for an RV!

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Old 06-09-2008, 12:50 PM
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Default Insurance and wheel landings

One thing to consider is insurance. The Citabria was extremely expensive for a low time TG pilot as my partner found out- I think the quote was $8000 after five hours TD sign off ?? He decided to self insure for 15 hours or so. Also a second is prop clearance in some RVs when practicing wheel landings. The 6 gear is a little more spring and less prop clearance than the Citabria. I like the Citabria for TD training as opposed to the C 180 and other TG’s. It’s a pussy cat kinda like the RV. The RV is the best all around.
My .4$ (inflation)

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Old 06-09-2008, 05:20 PM
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You were most right in saying that the only bad choice is no choice. I am building a Rocket and bought a Decathlon to fly while building. My only regret is that I didn't but the Decathlon sooner. I first wanted to buy an RV-4 or -8; and found that I could not insure it. This was part of my decision to go with the Decathlon. I routinely fly with RV buddies and on short trips they are always amazed at how little time they beat me by and sometimes that I beat them (I always launch first). My son is in college and having the Decathlon has allowed us to fly together during the summer; had I waited for my Rocket to fly we would have missed that opportunity altogether. A lot like your situation. I do know the Decathlon is faster than the Citabria; that could weigh in to a decision. And you cannot beat a Decathlon / Citabria to learn and develop piloting skills. Whichever way you go, I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy it !!!
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Old 06-10-2008, 02:54 PM
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Simple - buy a Citabria now and start an RV7/8 project.

You enjoy a superb aeroplane that can turn you upside down, enjoy strip flying, cross country in slow comfort but is fun and sellable.

Then the 7/8 would be a good family excercise, give focus to what you really want and eventually would be a superb transition from an excellent aeroplane to a superbly excellent aeroplane.
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Old 06-10-2008, 03:23 PM
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I have a Supercub and a RV8. Trust me.. sell the house and buy both:]
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Old 06-10-2008, 04:56 PM
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Before making a serious investment in an RV-4 get your son to sit in the back seat and ask him if he could stay in that position for a 1 to 3 hour cross country.
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Old 06-10-2008, 07:25 PM
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Default Citabria vs RV

My wife and I had a Citabria for several years before we moved into the RV world. The annuals were eating our lunch; aerobatic a/c get used pretty hard. Having flown coast to coast in both, I'd have to say there's absolutely no comparison for cross-country. We make it from AZ to NC in a day in the RV, and it can take three in a Citabria. Right now we have a 7AC Champ to putt around in, and use the RV to get places. For all-round use, the RV wins hands down. The RV is a lot less demanding to fly, if you have a wing leveler or autopilot. Cross-country in a Citabria turns into a long exercise in aerobics in any kind of turbulence.
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Old 06-11-2008, 05:21 AM
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Default Lots of great advice!

Thanks for all the great advice. I think I've 1st got to find some TD training. The closest I've found so far is over in Afton, 120 mile drive. Would have been only a 50 mile flight if I still had a rental available. 2nd, I need to keep flying on some sort of regular basis so my newly acquired skills don't get to rusty while I learn the process of finding/inspecting/buying a plane. Closest rental is also about 120 mile drive. I'll be out of town the next couple of weeks so that will defer the process.
Several of you reminded me not to bypass consideration of a 4. The one mentioned in ID is a 450 mile drive from here. Mostly, it's the CG issue with heavy passenger I've read about that concerns me for now. I think I'll save the 4 as another step later in the journey. I'm in Lubbock TX a couple of times/yr and I think there are several around the area. Maybe we can try on one of those sometime. Thanks again!
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Old 06-11-2008, 07:48 AM
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Dave,
If you are ever in Sheridan, I have a 6 you can sit in. We might even go fly. I also have a 4 that is 90% done if you want to try that on for size.
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