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01-20-2016, 08:47 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Highland Village, TX
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Tailwind Tuesday - Monday also
Since Doug did his front page showing the great tailwinds on Tuesday, I had to mention my flight on Monday.
I flew the RV-12 I built to it's new owner in Florida on Monday. During the first leg, I flew at 7500 and had 10 - 20 kt tailwind.
On the second leg & third legs, I went up to 9500 and had a 40+ kt tailwind. I was making 160 - 165 kts over the ground! Not bad for a 115 Kt airplane. (I was showing 110 indicated & 122 true airspeed)
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Rick Aronow,
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Flying 7A Slider;
RV-12 SOLD
Highland Village,TX
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01-20-2016, 10:33 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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So now, what's next, Rick?
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Deene Ogden.
N399AD RV-12...flying
N299AD RV8 QB, IO-390X, BA prop...SOLD
N199AD One Design...SOLD
N99AD BD4, flew for 22 years...SOLD
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01-20-2016, 01:43 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by deene
So now, what's next, Rick?
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I'm about two-thirds of the way through a full panel upgrade on my 7A, so that will keep me busy for a few weeks.
I'm not sure that I'm ready to commit to another build project right away but that may change 
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Rick Aronow,
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RV-12 SOLD
Highland Village,TX
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01-21-2016, 11:46 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Jacksonville, FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick_A
Since Doug did his front page showing the great tailwinds on Tuesday, I had to mention my flight on Monday.
I flew the RV-12 I built to it's new owner in Florida on Monday. During the first leg, I flew at 7500 and had 10 - 20 kt tailwind.
On the second leg & third legs, I went up to 9500 and had a 40+ kt tailwind. I was making 160 - 165 kts over the ground! Not bad for a 115 Kt airplane. (I was showing 110 indicated & 122 true airspeed)
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As the recipient of your beautiful-build -12, I'm delighted you climbed to 9,500 to find that 40 kt tailwind. I got the plane that much faster. Personally, I'm afraid of heights, so I rarely go that high. I've never found an answer to the question about my love for flying vs. my fear of heights. Ben |
01-21-2016, 02:29 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Australia
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Originally Posted by benburb
As the recipient of your beautiful-build -12, I'm delighted you climbed to 9,500 to find that 40 kt tailwind. I got the plane that much faster. Personally, I'm afraid of heights, so I rarely go that high. I've never found an answer to the question about my love for flying vs. my fear of heights. Ben
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Ben
I watched Rick selling his 12. A beautifully crafted aircraft that he can be proud of, as can you as the new custodian.
A lot of fun coming up.
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01-21-2016, 02:43 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Irvine, CA
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Rick or Ben,
Has the plane been painted? Can you post a picture?
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RV-12iS Fuselage
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VAF donation made for 2020
Last edited by rv9builder : 01-21-2016 at 02:45 PM.
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01-21-2016, 03:48 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
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Ben designed the paint scheme. GloCustom did the painting.
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Rick Aronow,
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RV-12 SOLD
Highland Village,TX
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01-21-2016, 04:48 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Bealeton Virginia
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Hey Rick......the plane looks fantastic!!!!!! So different from what I saw naked last visit congratulations on the sale and new owner.
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01-22-2016, 01:48 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Irvine, CA
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Looks great! Thanks for posting the photo!
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RV-12iS Fuselage
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VAF donation made for 2020
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