Any RVators want to show off?

RVScooter · #1 12-17-2012, 10:21 AM

Hi all

I'm fairly new to flying in general with only a handfull of hours in a Skyhawk under my belt, but I've been hooked. One of the instructors told me about Vans and after lots of online research I want to build one, but it would be a good idea to see one in person before I make the commitment to build one. Is there anyone in the southern New England area with an RV they would like to show off? Especially if there are any -8s in the area I would love to see them up close.

Mike S · #2 12-17-2012, 10:25 AM

Greg, welcome to the good ship VAF

You need Vlad

andyg · #3 12-17-2012, 12:08 PM

I am in the same situation.....just a couple hours but the choice of planes is clear! Your going down the right track...find some in the area and go up for a spin! You won't regret it.

I flew an RV-4 for just a few minutes and it was so nice! I don't have near the experience as most on here so take that for what it's worth but I am getting closer to pulling the trigger on my build!

Good luck!

Andy

YellowPeril · #4 12-17-2012, 12:35 PM

Hey Scooter,

I'm located in Southern Maine (KIWI)...where are you?

Wayne Gillispie · #5 12-17-2012, 12:38 PM

Greg and Andy have came to the right place!

I am glad I started out in a 172 and got a few "slow" xc trips under my belt before hopping in the -10(after 5.8 hrs of transition trng). Learn a lot about weather and ensure you budget to keep your flying skills up at least once every month. They are a blast to fly, 3-4 times faster and cheaper on fuel than my SUV. The only disadvantage I have found is that many pilots assume I am just another one of those "cowboy experimental RV guys".

aparchment · #6 12-17-2012, 12:58 PM

Watch out for that Knobil guy, he is trouble. He is responsible for more than one RV convert, including me! Stay well clear I tell you.

gasman · #7 12-17-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Wayne Gillispie

Greg and Andy have came to the right place!

I am glad I started out in a 172 and got a few "slow" xc trips under my belt before hopping in the -10(after 5.8 hrs of transition trng). Learn a lot about weather and ensure you budget to keep your flying skills up at least once every month. They are a blast to fly, 3-4 times faster and cheaper on fuel than my SUV. The only disadvantage I have found is that many pilots assume I am just another one of those "cowboy experimental RV guys".

Depends on how you arrive, taxi and depart.

kinger · #8 12-17-2012, 03:03 PM

I know of an -8 at POU, I actually think there are two -8's there. My 7 is down at SWF. A grass strip by me has another RV builder and both his 6 and 7 are there.

Until Easter I very busy and out of town. I'm only home two days week and thats Mon and Tues. If weather breaks and daylight allows. I do my best to come up before Easter. Unless you can get off of work on Mon or Tues and I'll bust up the first nice day in my 7.

King

RVScooter · #9 12-17-2012, 04:57 PM

Thanks for the welcome everyone. I'm expecting the RV experience to be nothing less than a whole lot of awesome.

Nick, I'm based out of KBAF in Westfield, MA so I'll have a bit of a drive to get there (still no XC experience yet) but it'll be worth it to see an -8.

James, taking off Mondays or Tuesdays will be pretty difficult but I can always drive over after work. And I'm off until new years so if we have good weather before then I could drive down.

YellowPeril · #10 12-17-2012, 05:04 PM

Scooter,

Drive to Wiscasset??? What are you...nuts? BAF is an hour from IWI.

Fred Stucklen flew up from from CT in IMC to give me my first ride in an RV (a long time ago)...and I'd been building for two years...I remember that ride still, and the way Fred laughed and laughed (Fred, you out there?).

Whaddya doin this weekend (assuming the wx is okay)?