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Old 01-05-2005, 11:07 PM
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Exclamation Introduce yourself to the RV-7/7A group

If you are interested, building or flying a RV-7/7A please introduce yourself here to the RV-7/7A group.

This way people can see who they are communicating with and possibly meet up with you in your area.


This is the Suggested format:
[Mandatory Fields]
Name: __________
Country: ________
City: ___________
Status: Interested / Building [xxx hours] / Flying [yyy hours]
Configuration: RV-7 / RV-7A / Tip-up Canopy / Slider Canopy
Engine: Specify type fitted or intending fitting
Prop: Specify type fitted or intending fitting

[Optional Fields]
Introduction: A short write up about yourself and your project.
Pilot photo: Provide a photo of yourself if you have one
Project photo: Provide a photo of your project if you have one
Web page: If you have a web-page for your project

PS: Tip just copy and past the above format in your reply and edit/replace the fields as required.
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Old 01-05-2005, 11:18 PM
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I'll go first...

Name: Rudi Greyling
Country: South Africa
City: Johannesburg
Status: Building [411 hours] / Busy with wings
Configuration: RV-7 Tip-up Canopy
Engine: Have not decided, most probably an IO360 clone
Prop: Have not decided, most probably an Constant Speed something

Introduction:
I'm 30 years old and have been flying Microlights for the past 4 years in South Africa. I have decided it was time to upgrade to some serious flying and I ordered my RV7 just before Xmas 2004. I am waiting in anticipation for Vans to get my kit ready and then for it to be shipped to South Africa +/- 15 March 2005, in the mean time I'm extending my garages.

Pilot photo:


Project photo:
Tail was done during training at Alexander Tech Center, then I had to extend my my garages to accomodate building the rest, my latest project photos are below with more detail on my website:
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Old 01-06-2005, 11:25 AM
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Good idea!

Dave Parsons
Seattle, Washington, USA
Current status: see picture below
RV-7A tip-up

Engine: I'm currently leaning toward an FIO-360 180hp clone, probably from Mattituck or Aerosport. I'd like to have fuel injection and FADEC, but we'll see how the budget works out when I order it later this year.

Prop: Probably a Hartzell constant speed.

Avionics: Again if the budget works out, I'll get a Grand Rapids EFIS and EIS package with Garmin comm and transponder.

Introduction: I got my private pilot license about 6 months ago, and have about 120 hours so far, all in spam cans. I try to rent a plane every few weeks to keep current while I build. At my current pace of about 50 building hours per month (I wish it was 50/week), I'm hoping to be done in 1.5 to 2 years.

Web site: I update http://www.dualrudder.com/rv7 with my latest progress and add photos once a week or so.

Me (and the dog) several months ago when the first wing was completed:


My building partners:


Project status (as of Feb 15, 2005):
900 hours and counting. Fuselage riveted. Working on the cabin and top skins.


Dave

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Old 01-06-2005, 02:04 PM
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The Basics:
Scott Will
Atlanta, GA USA
Building ~110 hours
RV-7A QB Tip-up
My build site

QB should arrive Jan 13, 2005!!

Intro:
Almost 30 with first baby on the way (due Feb 19). I work for Delta Air Lines as a Senior Flight Operations Engineer (aka Aircraft Performance). After building & flying tons of RC models that were growing in size, this is the next logical step. Flying spam cans out of PDK in the meantime. I've found the RV crowd to be fantastic.

Engine & Prop:
IO-360 of some flavor. Not sure about prop yet.

Avionics:
Looking at Grand Rapids EFIS/EIS combo with Garmin radios.

Mug Shot:
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Old 01-06-2005, 02:10 PM
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This is the Suggested format:
[Mandatory Fields]
Name: Eric Brinkman
Country: USA
City: Phoenix
Status: Building [0 hours]
Configuration: RV-7A
Engine: Unsure, but a least 180hp

[Optional Fields]
Introduction: My name is Eric and I bought a -7 tail kit before Christmas. I bought it from a local builder who had barely started it. I don't have my PP license yet. I am currently cleaning out the garage, ooop I mean plane factory, and trying to decide on tools (Avery, Cleaveland, planetools.com, used...bleh). I almost started a Cozy MKIV, but thought I would like metal work better, plus I just feel more secure building a metal airplane (realistic or not).

I have no idea where the money is going to come from, but I just wanted to get started and one way or another it will work out I guess.
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Old 01-06-2005, 04:22 PM
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Default RVs are all nice. RV7s are awesome

Name: Doyle Reed Age? Old
City: Derby
State: Kansas

RV7A Tip-Up
0360 Superior
Hartzell C/S

Speed: cruis 205 MPH
Time: 330 Hrs
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Old 01-07-2005, 05:33 PM
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Name: Zach Sadecki
City: Austin, TX
Status: Interested (will mail in the emp order this weekend)
Configuration: RV-7A (Tip-up/Slider TBD, probably tip-up)
Engine/Prop: Most likely Egg Subaru, but I've got plenty of time...
Introduction: I've been wanting to build a RV for a couple years now (I still need my first RV ride, though ). I got interested shortly after starting my PP lessons a few years ago. Started flying in 2002, and got my ticket 2/14/04. Been working on my instrument rating since then, and have made one long (and painfully slow) trip from TX to IA,IL,MO in a Piper Apache.. Total hours now just over 100... I still don't know how I'm going to afford this all, but my wife said I need to get started, and who am I to argue
Web page: TBD, I'm going to keep a good web log.. I have hopes of one comprable to Dan Checkoway's, but that's a high bar to set...
Pilot photo:
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Old 01-07-2005, 06:45 PM
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Name: Roberta Hegy
City: East Troy
State: Wisconsin
Base: Air Troy Estates (WI69)
Status: Completed and Flying (90 hrs)
Configuration: RV-7A / Tip-up Canopy
Engine: Lycoming 0-360 A1A new from Van's
Prop: Hartzell Blended Airfoil Constant Speed (74")




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Old 01-08-2005, 06:15 AM
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Ken Richard
RV-7 Slider fixed pitch 160HP
Not painted but has two coats of expoy primer with corrision treatment

I just installed the remainder of the items I needed for IFR

43 hours flys great

Working on my IFR ticket

Plane is hangered sanford maine SFM

I can be contacted kc@sacoriver.net
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Old 01-09-2005, 01:35 PM
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Location: Moved from Ketchikan, AK to Pocatello, ID
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Name: Steve Ryon
Country: USA
City: Eagle, Colorado
Status: Building since May 2003 - Emp / Wings / Now QB fuselage started.
Configuration: RV-7A / Slider Canopy
Engine: Want IO-360
Prop: Still looking for fixed pitched prop application for this engine.
Introduction: Alaskan kid that has been trying the great big world in the 'lower 48' for a few years. Tried Dallas, TX first now in the Colorado mountains which is a better fit for me. Commercial - Inst license but just flying for fun since 1987. Finally found a couple airplanes to rent after a hiatus during all this airplane building. My shop is out at the KEGE airport.
Web page: Here is a link to my web stuff - not a real robust site
but gets updated now and then: GoflynRV7

8/3/05 UPDATE: Have now moved to Ketchikan, Alaska. The RV stuff is in storage for now back in Eagle. Hope to get back to work on it soon as I find work space and tranport it up north.
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(wings, fuse, emp, finish kit in the garage...back to riveting)

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