Shameless begging for a ride...

tkatc · #1 11-14-2007, 07:54 AM

Ok...I have been bit by the RV bug and the doc is insisting I get a ride soon before I die.

I WILL be buying a flying RV between January and late spring. I want to get near, around, in and up on as many RVs as I can so I can make an informed decision/purchase. My focus is on the RV-6A mainly because it has side-by-side seating, is good for light aerobatics unlike the RV9 and I figure the 6 would be a bit lower price compared to the 7. I want the "A" model because at this point I am not sure I could handle the tailwheel. I also am leaning toward a fixed pitch prop but I am warming up to the idea of a variable pitch. (Can you tell I am a low time pilot?)

There will be many decisions to be made before purchase, some of which I am probably not even aware of right now.

I am 2 miles from Cross keys (17N) airport in Southern NJ. I can fly or drive to meet anybody generous enough to teach me, show me, or fly me around in their RV. If you even THINK there is a chance you could take me up please email me (TKATC@aol.com) or call me at 856-625-6194. I am a controller at ACY and might be able to pass on some knowledge to you as well.

TIA,
Tony

Jim Lewellyn · #2 11-14-2007, 09:29 AM

Tony

I am based at Bloomsburg (N13) which is about 100nm from Cross Keys. My 6 is a 160HP, fixed prop. I would be happy to take you for a ride. Next time I am heading in your direction I will contact you, or if you want to fly here that works as well.

Here is a link to a pic of my 6 http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ad.php?t=20459

Jim
N6312V

frankh · #3 11-14-2007, 10:09 AM

If you come across an airplane with a C/S prop you really don't have to worry about it...Its easy to use and gives more funtionality to your airplane.

You will be getting transition training right?...I did 5 hours wih Mike Seager and although expensive was highly worthwhile. You will also learn to use a C/S prop then.

Have fun

frank

KirkGrovesRV8 · #4 11-14-2007, 10:40 AM

Hey Tony!
I am at S37, if you want to try a 8 maybe I can hook up with Jim. And you can see a 8 and a 6. My 8 has a 180 c/s prop set up

tkatc · #5 11-14-2007, 02:39 PM

Hey guys...THANKS....I am game for whoever wants to give me a ride. I will have to look up those airports you mentioned and figure out a good time to come there unless you will be over this way anytime soon. Whichever happens first, I am game.

I am glad to see positive responses to this post and makes me feel that much more secure in my decision to buy an RV....the people behind them.

tkatc · #6 11-14-2007, 02:40 PM

Oh...and YES. Transition training is a must. I am not trying to die or become a statistic. In fact I have aerobatic training scheduled for next week. It will be in an aerobat but something is surely better than nothing.

tkatc · #7 11-16-2007, 08:54 AM

Ok....I have off Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. 11/20 and 21. I have a C152 reserved for both days from 11 am til 3pm....who's ready to fly?

Jim Lewellyn · #8 11-16-2007, 01:27 PM

Tony,

Tuesday should work for me. Give me a call to work out the details.

Jim
570-204-4745

KirkGrovesRV8 · #9 11-16-2007, 04:53 PM

Let me know what you guys decide, if you like I will meet up with you guys at Bloomsburg or somewhere else.
If nothing else I will buy you two lunch!!

tkatc · #10 11-16-2007, 09:01 PM

Yes Yes Yes...2 RVs for the price of one. I will definately fly up to Bloomsburg or wherever is agreeable to all. Let me know if those times work for you as I might be able to tweak the rental reservation and the sooner the better.