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Old 05-05-2013, 10:21 AM
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Smile Pretty sure I want an RV-8

Howdy. Newbie here.

I joined up because I'm pretty sure I want an RV-8 for fun and light aerobatics and some cross country for those trips when I'm alone. I hope it's not sacrilege around here to want to buy one and not build it. I would never complete one. My time is crazy, so I will ask for forgiveness in advance.

I own a Cessna 180G that I wouldn't sell for all the tea in China, so the RV is going to be mistress #2. I guess I don't really have any questions other than do y'all think a skywagon pilot can handle an 8? And hello everyone.


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Old 05-05-2013, 10:48 AM
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The RV-8 is exactly what you want. People with a wife and people who can't fly taildraggers will try to talk you out of it. Don't let them!

If you fly a 180, you'll be surprised how well an 8 handles on the ground.

It's a cross-country "magic carpet" and it handles gentlemans aerobatics with elan!

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Old 05-05-2013, 10:56 AM
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If you buy an RV instead of building we will mock you relentlessly. But only because we are jealous that you are flying and some of us are still working away.

Welcome to the community.
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Old 05-05-2013, 11:20 AM
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The RV-8 is exactly what you want. People with a wife and people who can't fly taildraggers will try to talk you out of it. Don't let them!
never understood this, why wouldn't you want your wife to sit behind you and be out of sight/out of mind

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Old 05-05-2013, 11:25 AM
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Howdy. Newbie here.

I joined up because I'm pretty sure I want an RV-8------
Mark, welcome aboard the good ship VAF

One of my best friends has a 180 just like yours, same colors too.

You should be able to handle an 8 pretty easily after the Cessna.
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Old 05-05-2013, 11:27 AM
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Well I want a C-180, but you can't have my 8 yet.

I am certain that you will love it

good luck!!
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Old 05-05-2013, 11:53 AM
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Sounds like you love your C-180 and you did not build that. What's the problem? You will love your new 8 and will be suprised at how often you fly it over the 180 on 2/3 rds the fuel and twice the fun.
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Old 05-05-2013, 12:50 PM
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never understood this, why wouldn't you want your wife to sit behind you and be out of sight/out of mind

/singleguysperspective
99% do.. They just become "convinced" they want a side by side.

Something to do with conejos or is it cajones. (Or both!)
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Old 05-05-2013, 01:06 PM
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Welcome, you're in the right place VAF !

I love this thread full of 8ers.

Enjoy your search, taking a look to some builders websites you'll become a perfect 'virtual' builder.

here's mine www.rv8.it
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Old 05-05-2013, 03:17 PM
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I joined up because I'm pretty sure I want an RV-8 for fun and light aerobatics and some cross country for those trips when I'm alone.
You're a man with obvious good sense. However, you need not be lonely. Pleasant companionship is not a problem with an 8, assuming she doesn't weight more than 250 and insist on large suitcases.

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I hope it's not sacrilege around here to want to buy one and not build it.
No problem...somebody needs to buy them eventually. We're all hoping our babies will last another 50 years, but know we probably won't.

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I own a Cessna 180G that I wouldn't sell for all the tea in China, so the RV is going to be mistress #2. I guess I don't really have any questions other than do y'all think a skywagon pilot can handle an 8?
I think you're going to hear from another Texan named Jay. He will tell you a Skywagon driver can easily handle an 8, assuming said driver can live without a steering wheel and fly right-handed. However, this same character will try to convince you to custom-build the 8 of your dreams with his capable help, and if you do so at his place it will be done with minimal effort and only a small additional cost. All true of course
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