Hello VAF,
I'm a B-52 pilot out of Shreveport, LA and long time RV fan looking to cross into the owner world. I first experienced the RV grin in 2011 with an orientation flight out of the Aurora factory with their RV-8A. I've wanted to build, but military life has prevented that kind of commitment (hopefully that changes in retirement). After years of lurking the VAF forums, visiting RV builders and saving... I'm now in a position to buy. I've narrowed my WTB to a RV-8 with at least 200HP, but the best price on what I've been searching for is in Europe. Does anyone have any experience purchasing from overseas? I'm not opposed to an aircraft from the US. Logistically I'd prefer it, but the prices are options are limited in the US (probably because they don't stayin the market long). Any advice or connections is appreciated. Looking forward to joining the community I've been envious for a decade!
Thanks,
-John
-Rolex (for the mil types in the crowd)
I'm a B-52 pilot out of Shreveport, LA and long time RV fan looking to cross into the owner world. I first experienced the RV grin in 2011 with an orientation flight out of the Aurora factory with their RV-8A. I've wanted to build, but military life has prevented that kind of commitment (hopefully that changes in retirement). After years of lurking the VAF forums, visiting RV builders and saving... I'm now in a position to buy. I've narrowed my WTB to a RV-8 with at least 200HP, but the best price on what I've been searching for is in Europe. Does anyone have any experience purchasing from overseas? I'm not opposed to an aircraft from the US. Logistically I'd prefer it, but the prices are options are limited in the US (probably because they don't stayin the market long). Any advice or connections is appreciated. Looking forward to joining the community I've been envious for a decade!
Thanks,
-John
-Rolex (for the mil types in the crowd)