VansAirForceForums  
Home > VansAirForceForums

-POSTING RULES
-Advertise in here!
- Today's Posts | Insert Pics

Keep VAF Going
Donate methods
Point your
camera app here
to donate fast.
  #11  
Old 01-12-2016, 09:47 AM
KatieB's Avatar
KatieB KatieB is offline
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Belton, MO
Posts: 1,124
Default
Wow, that's gorgeous!! Congratulations!
__________________
Katie Bosman
CFII/A&P
EAA Homebuilt Advisory Council
Rebuilt most of SNF tornado victim RV-3B Tony Boy II (had to sell him, but he's flying!)
RV-9 93281 tail kit has arrived... here I go again!
VAF Dues Paid 2021!
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 01-12-2016, 09:57 AM
Tom Martin Tom Martin is offline
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,564
Default
It not only sounds fantastic but you have done a great job with the cowling to fuselage alignment. It looks like you have a raised turtle deck and I think that this is the nicest looking RV8 that I have seen. Congrats!
__________________
Tom Martin RV1 pilot 4.6hours!
CPL & IFR rated
EVO F1 Rocket 1000 hours,
2010 SARL Rocket 100 race, average speed of 238.6 knots/274.6mph
RV4, RV7, RV10, two HRIIs and five F1 Rockets
RV14 Tail dragger

Fairlea Field
St.Thomas, Ontario Canada, CYQS
fairleafield@gmail.com
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 01-12-2016, 10:06 AM
kamikaze kamikaze is offline
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada
Posts: 353
Default
Love it! It's like a mini RV-based Hellcat! Beautiful work ... sounds great too ...

Congrats!
__________________
J.F.
Sling 4 empennage kit on order!
Future EAA 245 Member (Hopefully)
Current Piper Warrior PA-28-151 Owner/Pilot
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
http://www.sling4.ninja
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 01-12-2016, 10:15 AM
RV3bpilot's Avatar
RV3bpilot RV3bpilot is offline
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: New Ulm, Minnesota
Posts: 283
Default
Love that radial engine, looks very good. Great job of getting everything to work on a RV... Very cool...
__________________
Robin Mckee
New Ulm, MN 56073
RV3b N219BB
420 hours and counting
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 01-12-2016, 10:18 AM
NYTOM NYTOM is offline
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Posts: 1,150
Default
Wow! You have to be on top of the world. Congratulations
__________________
Tom Norwood
Classic "Short Tail 6A N822PM
TMX-O360 FP
Reply With Quote
  #16  
Old 01-12-2016, 10:55 AM
BillFear BillFear is offline
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sherrills Ford, NC (Lake norman area)
Posts: 432
Default Wow, thanks for sharing
That thing is totally bad! Mini-hellcat for sure. Congratulations on the first flight.
__________________
Bill Fearheiley
Lake Norman, NC (14A)
RV7a N705RP (no longer own)
Contribution in for 2017, money well spent
Last edited by rv6rick : 01-12-2016 at 11:46 AM. Reason: Removed expletive
Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 01-12-2016, 11:19 AM
Low Pass's Avatar
Low Pass Low Pass is offline
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Houston
Posts: 2,041
Default
Very nice!! Thank you for sharing.
__________________
Bryan

Houston
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 01-12-2016, 12:07 PM
gerrychuck gerrychuck is offline
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Moose Jaw, SK, Canada
Posts: 555
Default
Congratulations! That must have been an awesome day for you!
__________________
Gerry Julian
Moose Jaw Saskatchewan
RV6A "Second Wind" C-GERZ (born N242UL)
O-360 A1A, Sensenich FP prop

Those who think any system is foolproof greatly underestimate the ingenuity of fools
Reply With Quote
  #19  
Old 01-12-2016, 12:26 PM
AX-O's Avatar
AX-O AX-O is offline
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: SoCal
Posts: 2,487
Default
Congrats! I have been wondering if this thing flew yet.
__________________
Axel
RV-4 fastback thread and Pics
VAF 2020 paid VAF 704
The information that I post is just that; information and my own personal experiences. You need to weight out the pros and cons and make up your own mind/decisions. The pictures posted may not show the final stage or configuration. Build at your own risk.
Reply With Quote
  #20  
Old 01-12-2016, 12:48 PM
TS Flightlines TS Flightlines is offline
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Ridgeland, SC
Posts: 2,720
Talking
Brian---my congrats as well!!!! looks and sounds great!
Tom
__________________
Tom Swearengen, TS Flightlines LLC, AS Flightlines
Joint Venture with Aircraft Specialty
Teflon Hose Assemblies for Experimentals
Proud Vendor for RV1, Donator to VAF
RV7 Tail Kit Completed, Fuse started-Pay as I go Plan
Ridgeland, SC
www.tsflightlines.com, www.asflightlines.com
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 2 of 5 < 1 2 34 > Last »

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 02:34 AM.
Contact Us - VAFForums Home - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top

The VAFForums come to you courtesy Delta Romeo, LLC. By viewing and participating in them you agree to build your plane using standardized methods and practices and to fly it safely and in accordance with the laws governing the country you are located in.