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Old 07-20-2014, 02:20 PM
ace123jim ace123jim is offline
 
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Default Introduction- New RV-8 Owner-Alabama

Hello everyone. I recently sold my 97 Super Decathlon and bought an RV-8, N808PS, built by Paul Schattauer. I've owned an RV-6 and RV-7 in the past.
I really like flying the RV-8 and think we will bond very well. Paul did a terrific job building this aircraft. It has a high performance Penn Yan IO-360 engine, three blade MT prop, and more avionics than I will ever use . The aircraft is based just south of Birmingham, AL at KEET.
I retired as Director of the Southern Museum of Flight, near the BHM airport and fly as an amputee pilot.
I enjoy reading everyone's posts to the forum and am looking forward to being a member of the group.
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Old 07-20-2014, 02:23 PM
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Welcome to VAF!
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RV7
Empennage and wings need tips
Fuselage kit "finished" (for the moment)
Finish kit and FWF in progress
Hartzell CS
Aerosport Power IO-360, Dual Pmags, AFP FM200 FI

Hangar construction at 7FL4 nearly finished.
Home construction at 7FL4 about to begin.


C-172 at KCRG (sold)
C-150 at 7FL4 (sold)

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Old 07-20-2014, 02:31 PM
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Default Welcome to VAF!

Jim, welcome aboard the good ship VAF

Good to have you aboard.
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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."
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Old 07-20-2014, 05:43 PM
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Congratulations on acquiring a fine flying machine!

Enjoy! Bring her up to OSH!
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Old 07-20-2014, 08:16 PM
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Jim,
Congratulations on the new bird! I look forward to admiring each other's planes as soon as we finish the G3X Touch panel upgrade on our -6A. We base it at EET but it is BHM for the upgrade.
Chris Kimble
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Old 07-20-2014, 09:33 PM
ace123jim ace123jim is offline
 
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Default Thanks Guys

I appreciate the welcome guys. I've always liked the look of the RV-8. Of course, all the Vans aircraft are good looking, but the 8 has something special that appeals to my inner aviation core. For one, I like sitting in the front, looking out both sides. I also like the right hand on the stick and left on the throttle configuration.
Chris, I'm envious of your new panel addition. I'd like to see it.

Jim
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Old 07-20-2014, 10:31 PM
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Welcome to VAF' 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"
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