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09-30-2008, 08:09 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Louisville, Ga
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My dilemma.....
.....came about after I checked on a Rocket for sale on here. I mentioned to my wife that I've always wanted a Rocket and even thought of asking the seller if he'd consider my -6A as a trade-in. Woohoo, you oughta seen the look I got from Jenny! "I'd be very upset if you did that!" she said..."I don't like sitting in the back...been there, done that! I like sitting next to you".
Trouble is, she can't hardly fly with me on weekends....her restaurant keeps her busy, so I fly with a buddy to EAA meetings and such.
My question is...how many of you guys have an airplane for the wifey, like my -6A, and another just tailormade for you, like a Rocket I'm considering adding? This would work. It'd also be rather expensive.
Whaddya think?
Regards,
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Pierre Smith
RV-10, 510 TT
RV6A (Sojourner) 180 HP, Catto 3 Bl (502Hrs), gone...and already missed
Air Tractor AT 502B PT 6-15 Sold
Air Tractor 402 PT-6-20 Sold
EAA Flight Advisor/CFI/Tech Counselor
Louisville, Ga
It's never skill or craftsmanship that completes airplanes, it's the will to do so,
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Dues gladly paid!
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09-30-2008, 08:20 AM
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VAF Moderator / Line Boy
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Dayton, NV
Posts: 12,256
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pierre smith
.....My question is...how many of you guys have an airplane for the wifey, like my -6A, and another just tailormade for you, like a Rocket I'm considering adding? This would work. It'd also be rather expensive.
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Well, I "sorta" have this situation Pierre...except my "Wifey" has the -6....and she lets me fly it once in a while!
The second airplane is much less expensive to keep than the first it seems....
Paul
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RV-8 - N188PD - "Valkyrie"
RV-6 (By Marriage) - N164MS - "Mikey"
RV-3B - N13PL - "Tsamsiyu"
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Dayton Valley Airpark (A34)
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09-30-2008, 08:30 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: North Central TX, via Taylorsville, GA
Posts: 87
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Best of both worlds?
Being kind of new to the RV scene, has anyone ever built a side-by-side "rocket"? I'm thinking an RV7 with 6 cylinders would be mighty sweet!
CDE
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09-30-2008, 08:57 AM
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fugio ergo sum
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Carlsbad, NM
Posts: 1,912
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cropdusterengineer
Being kind of new to the RV scene, has anyone ever built a side-by-side "rocket"?...
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Yep. http://www.rocketsix.com/
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Larry Pardue
Carlsbad, NM
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09-30-2008, 10:12 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: St Mary's, Georgia
Posts: 135
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dilemma
Pierre, it all comes down to cost, harmony is a valuable commodity. You have to ask yourself will the joy of having and flying the rocket be more valuable than the harmony you might be giving up with the 6. Hey if you get the rocket I would sure like to go for a ride though.
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Dustman
RV3B
St Marys Georgia
Dues paid 11-11-2011
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09-30-2008, 10:41 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Dorset, England
Posts: 42
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RV7 and RV3
I had exactly the same issue. I wanted to build an RV8 - not a chance1! Wifey dictated side by side for sociability even though she will rarely fly with me - too busy with the horse! So an RV7 it was. Absolute joy to fly so no regrets there.
So what to do about my 'mini-fighter' ambitions? I formed a syndicate at my airfield and have started building an RV3. So hopefully will get the best of both worlds, and by sharing the costs it should be affordable.
Good Luck!
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09-30-2008, 10:47 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Defiance, MO
Posts: 1,674
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Not Quite the Same
After completing my 6A I have found out my wife likes riding in the my Cessna 140 more than riding in the RV. She thinks it is more relaxing, more roomy, and more old fashion. Therefore I have decided to keep the 140 (currently been down with restoration). She still never turns down a ride in the RV.
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RV-6A - 14+ years, 950+ hours
Based at 1H0 (Creve Coeur)
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09-30-2008, 10:56 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Martinsville, IN
Posts: 2,326
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My wife actually prefers the Rocket to the RV-6 I had. Of course, she has great taste!  (expensive tastes too!)
Get her a ride in one. She may actually like it. There's just so much more room for both of you in a Rocket than the side-by-side RVs. Talking is via the intercom anyway.
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Greenwood, IN
www.pflanzer-aviation.com
Paid through 2043!
Lund fishing Boat, 2017, GONE FISHING
RV-12 - Completed 2014, Sold
427 Shelby Cobra - Completed 2012, Sold
F1 EVO - partially completed, Sold
F1 Rocket - Completed 2005, Sold
RV-7A - Partially completed, Sold
RV-6 - Completed 2000, Sold
Long-EZ - Completed 1987, Sold
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09-30-2008, 11:03 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Huskerland, USA
Posts: 5,862
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Get both, then decide. You only live once.
This is why I have a -10 & a -3.
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RV-7 : In the hangar
RV-10 : In the hangar
RV-12 : Built and sold
RV-44 : 4 place helicopter on order.
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09-30-2008, 11:42 AM
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unqualified unfluencer
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Highland Village, TX
Posts: 4,088
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Pierre,
You've hit my reasons for wanting to building a RV-3 right on the head.
For me. All about me. 
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