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Old 12-28-2009, 10:21 AM
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Default Now it's official

Been lurking here long enough--now it's official--just placed an order for the RV8 empennage kit. Looking forward to getting started. Thanks in advance for answers to all the questions I'm gonna have!

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Old 12-28-2009, 10:36 AM
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Been lurking here long enough--now it's official--just placed an order for the RV8 empennage kit. Looking forward to getting started. Thanks in advance for answers to all the questions I'm gonna have!

Sky
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Old 12-28-2009, 10:59 AM
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Welcome to the party! I'm working on my RV-8 tail kit as well... http://www.mykitlog.com/chansen if you'd like to check it out.
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Old 12-28-2009, 11:07 AM
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Right move Steve! Soon you will share your knowledge of the build with other newbees
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Old 12-28-2009, 12:05 PM
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Good choice, Steve. If I were doing another RV it would be the 8.

There's nothing like sitting on the center line of an airplane.
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Old 12-28-2009, 08:50 PM
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Thanks for the encouraging words. Am so ready to get started on the 8. I intend to use mykitlog and post progesss there.

Steve
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Old 12-29-2009, 08:24 AM
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Default Make it a 8

Skyking,

Make it an 8.

Welcome to building.

What are you flying now?

Come and visit my Shop www.RVCentral.US I am on Hicks airfield T67, in Fort Worth,TX. I can show you how to speed up your build. Help you get set up for a smooth build. You can visit Avery Tools as well. They are on this airfield too.

We have two RV8s going together. Two RV7As, 2 more 8s flying including the 'Borrowed Horse'.

Come on down!!!
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Old 12-29-2009, 08:50 AM
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Default 8 or 8A?

Jay, I hope to make it down your way sometime early next year. Another RV owner located here built his 8 at your place--he had nothing but good words about his experience. Currently I'm flying a Citation II. Haven't flown a piston airplane in over 10 years and have zero taildragger time--this is going to be quite an adventure!

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Old 12-29-2009, 09:01 AM
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Congrats! It's tons of fun so far. Be sure to make it an 8! Once you fly a taildragger, you will never go back to your Citation.
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Old 12-30-2009, 11:38 PM
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Default Go Steve

Sky,
You will be so glad you picked the 8; after 540 hrs, I still smile every time I walk in the hangar. The "RV grin" is fully developed by the time she gets pushed back in. Every flight I continue to be amazed how much I enjoy this exceptional aircraft. I really believe I could not have picked a better plane for the kind of flying I do. Best of luck with your project...the building is fun and the flying is even better!
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