building...but never been in....

[truss]

Originally Posted by f1rocket

The Rocket, expecially the F1 Rocket, is a completely different airframe and airplane. I can't speak to the Harmon because I don't know much about it. The F1 is longer and wider than a RV-4 fuselage, the wings are slightly shorter, and the nose is a lot longer. If you went to the trouble of trying to "look" like a Rocket, you'd actually "be" a Rocket.

I have heard that the turtledeck and canopy can be somewhat easily converted to the rv4....

[f1rocket]

That would be the Harmon Rocket, which uses a converted RV-4 fuselage and wings. You'll need to contact John Harmon directly for those. I've heard that other guys have done this as well.

[truss]

i think i am getting the two confused...what is the difference between the f1 and the harmon????

[f1rocket]

Originally Posted by truss

i think i am getting the two confused...what is the difference between the f1 and the harmon????

Oh, boy. Well, check out this site:

http://www.usi.edu/science/chemistry/vfrazier/FAQ.htm

I keep telling Mark Frederick that we need to give the F1 another name. In short, they share the same lineage but they are two different airplanes. Kind of like RV4/RV8 or Vari-eze/Long-EZ, etc.

[Rosie]

Originally Posted by truss

hey guys...nice to meet everyone here on this great forum...I am currently an rv 4 builder..have my wings and empanage finished and am starting my fuselage soon...I guess I am building on faith because i have never even sat in or much less flown in an rv...so I guess the point of this thread is to say...if any of you guys are ever in the boise idaho area,drop me a call and let me have the honor of being a passenger in one of your rv's for a hop around the airfield....much appreciated...I can be reached on this website or you can call 2089223702....thx all...todd

I'll ask my friend Ed Bundy, who flies an RV-6A out of Caldwell (EUD), give you a call Todd! He'd be glad to get you a ride! Rosie

[truss]

thx rosie for the info and plug...much appreciated...f1 rocket...wow!!!there was alot of info there...seems like the rocket and rv are more closely related than i thought....and it is possible to convert some stuff over...just need to break it down and figure what i need....

[truss]

Originally Posted by Rosie

I'll ask my friend Ed Bundy, who flies an RV-6A out of Caldwell (EUD), give you a call Todd! He'd be glad to get you a ride! Rosie

rosie...any word from mr bundy on that ride....thx for your help....todd