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Old 07-25-2012, 05:49 PM
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Default Another Banquet Photo RV-1 Project
Van graciously acknowledged the effort that went into the RV1 restoration, then recounted his memories of the RV1 and the early air show years. When queried about the "tiny" RV1 cockpit, he brought out and demonstrated a recreation of the original RV1 seat (long lost) that made it possible for an adult to sit in reasonable comfort and ....
http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/...g?t=1343259167
... simultaneously have a removable "rocking chair" for spectating!
The man was ahead of his time even then!
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Old 07-25-2012, 05:57 PM
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Was he making airplane noises?


Nice to the guy that made the first RV grin, grin again.
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Old 07-25-2012, 09:50 PM
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And now with Leopard Skin upholstery!it really is pretty comfortable...
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Leopard skin upholstery has got to be good for at least 5 knots airspeed just like chrome valve covers
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