What's the Rocket F1 kit delivery status at the moment?

[Duncan]

Hi tom, thank you for commenting on the tailsection.

@EJ: Did Mark give you an estimate on when we might expect some news?
I don't mean to rush, but with a rough estimate I can decide on ordering the RV-8 empennage or wait a bit longer for the F1 kit (emp) to be ready.
I don't mind waiting, but I like to know for how long it will be... I don't mind saving some extra cash in the mean time neighter

By the way, I did send some messages to Mark but I have not received a reply so far. I guess he is too busy finishing the F1 kit...

Any good links to a F1 builder forum besides this one? Like to go into the process of other builders and reading about the choises the make.

Duncan

[Duncan]

Mark mailed me today.
He told me he is bussy restarting the production in the USA. If all works out he might me able to deliver emp-kits somewhere in Q1 2008. Depending on how things will go in the following weeks.
So it's keeping a watchfull eye on his website for now.

Duncan

[Tom Martin]

Duncan
There is a builders forum for owners, Mark would be the person to speak to regarding getting set up there when you make a deposit. A lot of the guys are flying now which reduces the builder forum activity, but questions are answered and there is archive material.

[Garage Guy]

Originally Posted by Duncan

If all works out he might me able to deliver emp-kits somewhere in Q1 2008.

Since it is now the start of Q2 2008, wondering if anyone has any new information on F1 kit or Evo wing production?

--Paul

[f1rocket]

Why not get it straight from the horse's mouth? You can reach Mark directly at f1boss@gmail.com.

[F1Boss]

Hi Fellas:

As mentioned, we are working toward a US production setup. Yes, the current global currency exchange rates forced us to stop dealing with the CZ boys almost 1 year ago. We did have some QC issues, but we worked thru these just in time to stop production.

Win some; lose some. Move past it if possible!

The new kits will be the same as the current kits in the areas of the fuselage and empennage, with an option of using the Lyc 540 or a big bore TCM (470, 520, 550) with top induction. I'm not sure if the bottom induction engines can be made to fit -- the aft area of the lower induction system looks like it will interfere with the rudder pedal box, but some genius might come up with an experimental work-around for that issue.

The wing will be composite; the final design is not locked in yet, but my plan is to use the Evo wing as a starting point -- it has very good flight characteristics. I'm not sure if I will produce a Sport Wing version, tho we could make all parts, less the wing kit, available...I think I know of another supplier in Oregon who has some wing parts for sale..

The initial kits will have fixed gear, as current kits do. One our requested design parameters is that the wing can be fitted with retracts, tho I doubt this will be a big seller (expensive in both production and insurance), but there will be those who 'just gotta have it!' I'm pretty sure I'm in that group!

So what will the new kits cost?

I can't say until we have all the data on hand. Sorry!

So, there you have it 'from the horse's mouth' -- you can email me direct with any further questions, or post 'em here. Be assured that if we do get to the point where we are producing kits again, I won't keep it a secret.

Carry on!
Mark

[f1rocket]

Hey Mark,

When you re-tool, can you make sure that the EVO and standard wing are interchangable, make it so I can have a fastback option or not, and I want to use a RV-7 horizontal stab with a RV-9 vertical stab. Oh, and can I have RV-8 elevators without the riveted trailing edge?

I almost forgot, can you make the retract an option on the standard wing, and make it side-by-side with an Lyc 390 engine option? (with a rear induction?)

Just kidding. Current version is just fine with me!

[Kenny Gene]

Mark,
All kidding aside, I would build a side by side (tail wheel or nose dragger) F1 Rocket in a New York minute! I love my 7A, but that would be "Da Ticket!" Room on the dash for goodies, Horse power under the cowl, 60 gallons or so of fuel,,,, MMMMM,,,,,
Keep your focus on getting "regular F1" kits out, but thank you for your consideration to a F1 side by side.
Kenny Gene