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Old 05-30-2013, 01:49 PM
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...I have a harder time flying the C-170 than the RV. ...
I'm certainly looking forward to being able to "+1" that statement! I have about an hour's worth of dual in an RV-6, including a couple of landings, but that's not enough to make a comparison...
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Old 05-30-2013, 06:47 PM
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Once you get used to flying using only pressure on the controls, you may consider the wild control movement and glacial response time of the 170 downright dangerous!
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Old 05-31-2013, 07:44 AM
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The thing with aircraft is that we don't really own them . We just pay lots of $$$'s for the privilege of taking care of them for a while. If you build one you are part of the birthing process .
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Old 05-31-2013, 08:22 AM
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Wow, that pic of the 180 brings back old memories for me, love flying the 180 and 185. The 185 can be a beast on the ground, will keep you on your toes but always brings a smile

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Old 05-31-2013, 04:33 PM
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Default You bet your sweet bibby.

You are in the right place with girls like this in your life. How dose that old line go? Hers to wifes and sweetharts, may the two never meat.
You will like the 8 for the FUN and good ride it gives you no matter how you come buy one. You are most wellcome here.
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Old 06-01-2013, 07:46 PM
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I fly a 1976 C180J. Great airplane. I also fly a RV8. You will not have any trouble learning the 8.
I hope you find a good one. Please take Danny's advice and look past the paint job. Get someone to help you. And get a good pre by.
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Old 06-10-2013, 11:54 PM
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Wow. I need to check back here more often.

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome, and the compliments on my plane. I've about done everything but the kitchen sink on the 180, and now I'm ready for that 8!

Guess what? I just took a ride in an 8 today. A guy flew one over that is for sale, and we went up. I must say, I loved it! I had to ride in the back seat because his did not have rudder pegs in the back, but that didn't matter. I got to fly it and I power off stalled it, and it did not drop a wing. It was hard to stall.

I yanked it left and right and did some rolls. What a difference from the 180. I've always loved a stick with throttle in left hand. I trained tailwheel in a Citabria, so the stick just felt natural. He didn't let me land it, but I think it would have been easy. I can't wait to get one.

Ya'll help me find one. I don't have to have airliner EFIS or Synthetic Yuppie Vision, I just need a VFR country crosser with an autopilot would be nice. And the biggest MF'n motor I can get. MORE POWER! The more the better!

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Old 06-11-2013, 12:24 AM
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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.



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.



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

I could go for that. If we could find one that's almost complete, we could build a real barnstormer. (Or I should say he could build it.)

There's one for sale that's 90% complete but I've never heard of this engine. A TMXIO 360? It won't even Google up for me. I know what an IO-360 is, but not a TMX IO? This one has an MT prop too.

I like my MT prop on the 180. I think they're great. Mine shaved 10 pounds right off the nose. I could notice the better CG landing difference on my skywagon instantly. And since the MT is lighter, when you throttle off, it spins down faster and acts like you dropped anchor on the 180 which is good. But I'm sidetracking now ....

here's that RV-8 for sale that's 90% ready ....

http://www.trade-a-plane.com/detail/1650819.html
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