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Old 11-21-2012, 10:01 AM
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Name: Dale Botkin
Country: USA
City: Omaha, NE
Status: I'm buying an RV-7a slider project, partially completed.
Engine & Prop: Undecided. I'll make that decision as I get further along, but I'm leaning toward an IO-360. The big decision will be Catto 3-blade or CS. Lottery winnings may play a part in that decision.

I'm a pretty low time new pilot, having just passed my checkride last July. I was thinking about a 9a, but I found a deal I just couldn't pass up on this 7a. I'll be starting construction in January. I'm a member of EAA chapter 80. Mt one ride in an RV-7, with a little stick time, was more than enough to convince me that this would be the way to go.
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Old 11-21-2012, 11:40 AM
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Default Welcome to VAF!!

Dale, welcome aboard the good ship VAF
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Old 11-22-2012, 08:59 PM
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Name: Josh Gill
City: Tucson, AZ
Status: Dreaming!
About me: I'm a private pilot, coming up on my first BFR! Wow time flies. Currently flying rented 172's from my amazing flight school, and slowly training for my IFR ticket. I'm a mech. e., graduated from the University of Arizona a few years back. I fell in love with Tucson throughout school, and decided to stay here for the foreseeable future. Not to mention, flying weather here is pretty good year round. I'm planning a trip up to the factory in the next few months for that $30k demo ride. I'm somewhat torn between the -9A and -7A, as both fit my ideal mission profile pretty well. I suppose I will let the demo flight help me with that decision. I'm looking forward to the journey, and glad to have joined VAF.
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Old 12-07-2012, 10:40 PM
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Name: TexacoTom
Country: USA
City: Weatherford, TX
Flying [10 RV hours]
Configuration: RV-7A / Slider Canopy
Engine: Lyc O-360
Prop: Catto
Obviously, I am very new to the RV world, but I've been looking in for many years. Right now I need help finding three things: Engine Operating Manual, Aircraft Operating Manual, and can somebody tell me where to determine the model and type engine I have. The data plate is missing. All I have been told is that it has a solid crank. I've had the plane for a couple of weeks and will make my first x-country tomorrow. Thus far, I love it totally. There is one unsettling quirk, the fuel pressure fluctuates from 0-5psig on the engine driven pump. Is this normal? Aux pump is 6-7 psig.
Thanks for any help.
TT
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Old 12-08-2012, 10:35 AM
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Name: Mike Hillger
Country: USA
City: Garden City, TX
Configuration: RV-7 / Slider Canopy
Engine: Leaning hard towards Lyc IO-360
Prop: Leaning toward a Catto 3 blade

I have purchased a 7a project w/quick build wings and fuse one month ago. The project has been cannibalized, but all the major parts are there. I got a deal that I couldn't refuse and it was 30 miles from my shop, but much of the time saved on building will be spent on studying plans and acquiring building skills and parts. I sold the tail and bought another that was partially finished so I could acquire some skills and have more documentation. I will convert the plane to a 7. Plan on a IO-360 with glass panel. Leaning towards Catto 3 blade FP prop but CG has me concerned.... I would be afraid to count the hours I have studied and researched this plane and this forum. I feel like I know everyone already! I have paid my dues but I feel like I owe so much more!
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Old 12-11-2012, 07:01 PM
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Here is a recent video by RV7AJeremy.

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Old 12-23-2012, 10:23 PM
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DR sign off on 12/20/2012 and I have yet to fly 1st time. I have been building for 3 yrs. Bought wings done and did slow build Fuselage. I am retired and have experience with other airplanes. Really enjoyed flying in the Rv of another and wanted to build and fly.
Just joined this forum but have been looking as a guest in the past.
Waiting for the weather to get better so I can punch holes in the blue.
Dave
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Old 12-23-2012, 10:28 PM
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Welcome Dave and have fun with your new plane.
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Old 12-25-2012, 10:49 AM
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Name: Larry Larson
Country: USA
City: Estes Park, CO
Status: Sort of building (0 hours)
Configuration: RV-7A Slider
Engine: Plan for O360 mid time
Prop: Catto 3 blade fixed pitch

Introduction: As with most pilots, I dreamed aviation since childhood. I finally saved the money and time and earned my PPASEL in 2007. I always knew an experimental would be the goal. I'm a huge gear head and tinkerer having build cars, furniture and dozens of RC airplanes. I bought the tail kit untouched from someone who decided to take a different path. The tools were purchased from a friend who finished his RV7a. We recently retired, sold primary residence and moved to our vacation/retirement residence semi full time. The storage barn is built, garage (airplane shop) organized and I'm ready to build some work benches and start the tail <finally>. Thank goodness my Sweetie enjoys flying with me and supports the project completely.
Pilot photo: Pending
Project photo: Pending
Web page: Pending

So much to do before the first rivet!
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Old 12-25-2012, 11:02 AM
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Default Lots of us in Colorado

Larry,
There are lots of us RV dudes in Colorado. If you want to get to know a bunch of them, on Jan 5 at the Front Range airport there is going to be a pot luck dinner and get together. Contact me and I will make sure you get the info. Im coming over from Glenwood Springs and building a 9A, but don't hold that against me!!
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