So, this weekend was a blast, for several reasons. A local RV-8 builder/pilot shot me an e-mail that said he would be popping around en route for cheap fuel, and that I was welcomed to tag along. Suffice to say, a few hours in an -8 made it pretty clear that the side-by-side wasn't going to work for me!
After a couple stops, one for fuel ($3.47/gallon), and one for lunch (Tony's Airside at KLAL, which is closing this coming Sunday!), we were on our way back to KCLW, where Glen picked me up. On the way back, I sent Sarah a text message for her to meet us at the airport. I hopped out, and asked Glen if he would take her for a quick spin.
Here's what ensued:
Anyway, after coming back and saying "This plane is $*$&(*&@ awesome!", it looks like I will be adding an RV-8 empennage to the garage scenery in the coming weeks!
For you guys whose wives/girlfriends aren't thrilled about you building an airplane, have a friend take them for a spin in theirs. I'd bet it will change their tune.
For those that are interested, I've got my preview plans for the RV-7 and RV-9 for sale
here on VAF, and on
WingWorker.
Thanks!
Mike
Screw It, I'm Building An -8!
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