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Old 06-12-2015, 10:20 PM
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Another vote to keep the RV-8.
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Old 06-13-2015, 07:46 AM
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I had a Stearman for a couple years that I wound up selling to by a nearly completed RV4. Having the Stearman was a totally different experience than the RV and I absolutely love both airplanes. I can't say I would trade the RV4 to get the Stearman back, but I miss the old bird very much and the experiences in it. I say if have dreamed of owning the PT then go for it. Maybe there is an option to get a partner in one or both of the airplanes to have the best of both worlds. Good Luck!

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Old 06-13-2015, 09:33 AM
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Life is a wonderful adventure for you....go with your heart, you will never go wrong!! 😎
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Old 06-13-2015, 09:49 AM
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As previously mentioned the CAF is not a bad option, however, in checking their website, the closest unit to you is in Philly but they only have a SNJ-5 and the closest unit owning a PT-26 is in Indiana.

http://www.commemorativeairforce.org...unit-locations

Good luck in your final decision. Since we've opened our bucket list we haven't looked back.

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Old 06-13-2015, 05:37 PM
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You should probably sell your -8 immediately; in fact I know a guy who'll take it off your hands
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Old 06-13-2015, 06:20 PM
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You should probably sell your -8 immediately; in fact I know a guy who'll take it off your hands
Nah, he is not selling. He likes to talk when his Vintovka business is slow. I know him





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Old 06-14-2015, 04:43 PM
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I'm also at a stand still to sell my Bonanza and get a Cessna P210. I know some of you will say I'll regretting the decision. I want something with a/c for sure, pressurization and deicing equipment is a plus. But like any plane you can keep on adding items and price just keeps on climbing.

All in all figure out what 85% of your mission is. Then go find a plane that fits the bill. Make a list of what you want or would like in it and go out and find the airplane

I'm 23 and would love to fly something from a Beech Staggerwing, to military aircraft, to faster and sleek looking jets. I would love to fly them all. They are all like ladies. Each one is different and special, but one will only stick around with you forever. I'm married to my RV8, but flirt with all the other aircraft...Come to think of it my RV8 is like a nagging wife.. always complaining about "check fuel" or "check fuel pressure"...She just has some bad sensors.

I love my Vans RV8, thought of selling her a few times, but will hold onto her until the foreseeable future. She's good for all the short hops I do, while the Bonanza or the future P210 will be better for the long haul.
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