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07-20-2013, 04:28 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Phoenix
Posts: 75
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Howdy
Looking to start an RV8 here shortly. I got the preview plans a few weeks ago and have been seriously thinking about pulling the trigger.
I jumped on here in hopes to maybe find someone local with an 8. I would like very much to see one in person possibly even go fly.
Other than that... I just feel like I'm still missing something and would appreciate some guidance. Where does one go to figure out what is required by the FAA... build log all that jazz before I start breaking in my rivet gun? Tried emailing my FSDO office and got nothing. Not sure if they didn't take me seriously or if that's just not their thing.
Thanks!
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07-20-2013, 05:06 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Somerset VA
Posts: 77
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You came to the right place. You can almost learn everything about building your -8 right here on that site except the hands-on work. EAA has some good courses and if you go to some local airports around your area you will run into builders that give you some ideas and you'll be hooked for life.
I didn't know anything two years ago and now I'm structurally finished and now working on the details, engine, avionics, ect.
Good luck, it's an amazing ride
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Michael Zimmermann
RV-8 Sold
Happy people don't necessarily have the best of everything,
But they make the best of everything they have.
German immigrant who's living the American dream!
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07-20-2013, 05:07 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Idaho Falls, ID
Posts: 134
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Welcome to VAF
Lots of friendly people here. Jump right in.
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VAF# 835
RV-7A- Instrument Panel/FWF/Engine Mounted
Slow build --- ALL THE WAY
Victim of SB-632-B
2020 Dues Paid
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07-20-2013, 05:07 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Posts: 1,128
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Wait for it.
Please standby Roark, Mike S has something to say to you. 
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Tom Norwood
Classic "Short Tail 6A N822PM
TMX-O360. Phase 1
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07-20-2013, 05:11 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Idaho Falls, ID
Posts: 134
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Mike S.
Yes, that's why I posted, just to BEAT MIKE!!
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VAF# 835
RV-7A- Instrument Panel/FWF/Engine Mounted
Slow build --- ALL THE WAY
Victim of SB-632-B
2020 Dues Paid
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07-20-2013, 05:22 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Bealeton Virginia
Posts: 557
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Welcome!
Hey Roark........Welcome to VAF......you will get plenty of info here and little from the FAA.
-faa.gov you can find AC's on exper/amat built
- i am using Kitlog pro for my log. http://www.kitlog.com/
-this forum will be a great resource to you.....it is supported through an honor donation......you will get far more than you give to this forum....donate to keep it going!
Enjoy the RV building adventure  
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Bob "Skyking" Corriveau
"PRINCE TRAPPED IN A PILOT'S BODY"
Yes I paid my =VAF= membership dues!
RV-8 QB Reserved N212KB
ATP
CFI/CFII/MEI
Build Site: http://www.mykitlog.com/skykingbob/
"Nothing worthwhile has ever been accomplished without inspiration, determination, and perspiration!"
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07-20-2013, 05:33 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
Posts: 15,420
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Welcome to VAF!
Roark,  to VAF.
Good to have you aboard.
As has already been said, pretty much all the info you will need is here, get familiar with the "Search" function, and is all else fails, ask.
As for locals with RV's, go to page 7 here. http://www.vansairforce.net/rvwp_country.pdf --- this is not a complete list, but it is a good way to start.
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Mike Starkey
VAF 909
Rv-10, N210LM.
Flying as of 12/4/2010
Phase 1 done, 2/4/2011 
Sold after 240+ wonderful hours of flight.
"Flying the airplane is more important than radioing your plight to a person on the ground incapable of understanding or doing anything about it."
Last edited by Mike S : 07-20-2013 at 05:37 PM.
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07-20-2013, 06:23 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Mountin Home, ID
Posts: 3
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Mike S.
I appreciate you giving good guidance on looking up locals with RV's. I am in the same position (albeit, I am just now ordering my preview plans for an -8A) and have a follow up question for you, or anyone else that cares to weigh in. I found a few people close to me in Idaho from the white pages link that have 8s or 8As, but I would like to know what the accepted etiquette is for contacting them. I doubt they would answer my out of state cell phone number, and probably would not appreciate a random stranger calling to bug them about airplanes (and hopefully a ride) at what could be an inconvenient time. Thanks in advance for any help. Just want to know for facts what I am jumping into, and seeing a completed one might help convince the dear wife that its a realistic goal, not a money sink dream.
Cheers!
Bull
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07-20-2013, 07:18 PM
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Senior Curmudgeon
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
Posts: 15,420
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Welcome to VAF!
Bull, welcome to the good ship VAF.
I suspect that folks may just contact you now that you have made your request known.
As to folks not answering you, or being put off by a cold call, when you say it is about the RV, I suspect things will be just fine  I would let them offer the ride, not ask them for one on a first call.
Might be good to start a thread also------"Want to look at RV 8" something along that line. This kind of post usually gets pretty good response from the group.
You could also try sending them a PM---Private Message. Look in the upper right hand corner of the screen. If you see a post from someone in the area you would like to contact, click their log in name and choose PM from the drop down menu.
Good to have you aboard.
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Mike Starkey
VAF 909
Rv-10, N210LM.
Flying as of 12/4/2010
Phase 1 done, 2/4/2011 
Sold after 240+ wonderful hours of flight.
"Flying the airplane is more important than radioing your plight to a person on the ground incapable of understanding or doing anything about it."
Last edited by Mike S : 07-20-2013 at 07:20 PM.
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07-20-2013, 07:45 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: lake charles, La.
Posts: 699
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Welcome, good to see another rv8 builder, any questions can be answered here enjoy.
Bird
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rv8 entire airframe at airport now, painting done, intersection and gear upper and lower fairings done, maybe order engine around first of year or before the next rate increase.
"to fly is a privilege that I am so thankful to God for"
http://www.mykitlog.com/tcb328/
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