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03-22-2009, 12:35 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Ogden, Utah
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Which RV for me??
Greetings fellow aviators,
I have recently gotten a "wild hair" and decided I am interested in a toy. I make my living flying heavies but want something smaller to enjoy. I am looking for some information and advice on different Vans Aircraft Models.
First off, I like Acro. I am 6'4" tall and range between 240-260 pounds. My sitting height is 38 1/2". Will I fit in the back of an RV-8? Will I fit in an RV-6/7?
I don't have the technical skills to build an aircraft from a kit. How do you know you have a quality product when buying a plane from another builder?
Anybody near Ogden Utah? I would love to see a finished plane and talk!
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03-22-2009, 12:40 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Utah
Posts: 8,159
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9A
Welcome Major,
Russians can build you single seater 9 if you wish. Seriously.
I think you will be OK in 8 too.
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03-22-2009, 12:44 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SC
Posts: 12,887
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Vladyspassky
Welcome Major,
Russians can build you single seater 9 if you wish. Seriously.
I think you will be OK in 8 too.
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Yes, but the interior will be light blue.
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Build the plane you want, not the plane others want you to build!
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03-22-2009, 02:31 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Paradise,Pa S37
Posts: 735
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Go with a 8 Finest of the Fleet
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RV-9 once the kids are older
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03-22-2009, 02:47 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Reno NV
Posts: 543
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RE: Which RV for me?
I flew heavies (KC-135/-10) for Uncle and chose the RV-9A, but if you want acro, I agree, the RV-8 would work nicely. Check out the classifies here at VAF and you should find an -8 or two for sale. Get a good RV-knowledgeable mechanic to do the pre buy for you. I live in Reno, hangar is at 4SD, stop in sometime. Dan
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03-22-2009, 02:48 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: KSLC
Posts: 4,021
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There are lot's of RV's in the vicinity of Ogden, Bountiful Skypark, and South Valley Regional (previously known as SLC #2). I just don't personally know the Ogden owners.
L.Adamson --- RV6A
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03-22-2009, 03:10 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 3,275
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One example of an RV-8 taildragger for sale is here:
http://tinyurl.com/cdqf3y |
03-22-2009, 03:18 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 114
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How about an L39!
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03-22-2009, 04:55 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: OKC, OK
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An L39 !?!? Nice flying plane, if you have $300k burning a hole in your pocket and a fuel truck to go with it. 
I think an RV8/8A would fit you well, or if you prefer side by side seats, the 7/7A would be a great choice. Either way, you WILL like it!
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03-22-2009, 05:29 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 215
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Guiness, Budweisser, diet coke, ice tea, shot of whiskey
8, 7, 9, 10, 3
I'm into Guinness usually myself but I also like all the above sometimes too...and I'll drink and party with anyone who likes any one of the above in any different order. Good thing you just like acro and not LOVE acro. An 8 is capable of 'gentleman' acro but it's no Pitts or One Design and you'd be disappointed if you were looking for much more than basic T-37 stuff.
http://luckymacy.blogspot.com/
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Last edited by lucky : 03-22-2009 at 05:41 PM.
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