colojo
Well Known Member
After almost two years of shopping I finally found a completed RV-8 that I wanted to buy. I'm now the proud owner of N8812T, a 2010 model. As such, this is my first posting on VAF, although I've been lurking here for a couple years.
I purchased the plane from the builder, who really did an impressive job with this aircraft. I will honor his passion and effort by making sure this plane is flown often and well in its happy new home.
Some background: I've been flying for 28 years. PPL, ASEL, instrument rated, 1,500 hours. About 1,000 of those hours are in turbo Mooneys, which I've been flying exclusively for the past 13 years. My long-distance traveling machine is a 2008 Mooney Acclaim Type S, and now I have the RV-8 for weekend fun. Took it up yesterday with an instructor and performed my first rolls. Wow! I couldn't be happier with my new bird!
Here's the RV-8:
Here's the fleet:
I purchased the plane from the builder, who really did an impressive job with this aircraft. I will honor his passion and effort by making sure this plane is flown often and well in its happy new home.
Some background: I've been flying for 28 years. PPL, ASEL, instrument rated, 1,500 hours. About 1,000 of those hours are in turbo Mooneys, which I've been flying exclusively for the past 13 years. My long-distance traveling machine is a 2008 Mooney Acclaim Type S, and now I have the RV-8 for weekend fun. Took it up yesterday with an instructor and performed my first rolls. Wow! I couldn't be happier with my new bird!
Here's the RV-8:
Here's the fleet:
