Any RVators want to show off?

[RVScooter]

No plans yet for Saturday and Sunday. What did you have in mind?

And for the record, I would happily drive 4+ hours for the chance to see an -8.

[SmilingJack]

Ahhhh, aviation.....always a day late and a "bunch" of dollars short!

Scooter, to bad you didn't run this thread lt week. I only had enough time for a short flight this weekend so Saturday we flew up to BAF for a lunch at the cafe up there.

James is correct, I'm one of the 3 , -8's in POU and there is another -6. There is also an 8 at the 90% complete phase which should arrive this summer.

Drop me a PM with your contact info and next time I come up I'll drop you a note.

[AaronG]

Greg,

No need to go very far from KBAF to see RVs. There is at least 1 rv8 at Simsbury Airport and Meriden Airport in CT. Check eaa ch324 in Simsbury, or ch 27 in Meridan. If an 8A would work you can look at mine at Brainard in Hartford khfd. Eaa 166 is having their end of year informal luncheon on Sat at 11:30 at the airport at Brainard. There will be multiple rv owners in attendance if you can make it. My plane along with about 6 others are based on the field.

Also rv's ( not 8's) located at Westover and North Hampton airports near you.

If you decide to build, there are a number of eaa chapters near you. Pick one and go to a meeting to see how you like it.

Aaron

[RVScooter]

Where at HFD is the EAA 166 meeting? It should be pretty easy to get there.

[AaronG]

We are meeting at the restaurant on the field, Wings restaurant. Take I91 to the airport exit south of the city, and follow signs ... About 1/2 mile. The restaurant is in the same building as Altantic aviation FBO.

Aaron

[YellowPeril]

Scooter,

The wx is looking pretty thrashy this weekend. (They don't make apocalypses like they used to, huh?)

Let us find a day where we don't have to grit our teeth so hard...

[Fred.Stucklen]

Yes, I remember that day quite well! I'm wintering in Florida, but am in CT for the holidays. If you guys want to get together Sunday, let me know. I've got the RV-7A (the third RV!) at BAF in hanger 2 (under the tower). I'll need time to pre-heat as I still have SAE50 oil in it.....

Fred Stucklen
RV-7A N924RV 800+ Hrs in just over 4 yrs

Originally Posted by YellowPeril

Scooter,

Drive to Wiscasset??? What are you...nuts? BAF is an hour from IWI.

Fred Stucklen flew up from from CT in IMC to give me my first ride in an RV (a long time ago)...and I'd been building for two years...I remember that ride still, and the way Fred laughed and laughed (Fred, you out there?).

Whaddya doin this weekend (assuming the wx is okay)?

[YellowPeril]

Scooter,

Get to know Fred. He's a smart guy (unlike yours truly), and used to present the Aviation Electrical Seminars at the now defunct RV builder's forum in upstate NY.

[Bruce]

Scooter and Andy,

Some advice on building:

Most people start with zero building experience.
Take two Sportair building classes
Sheetmetal first then wiring
Join local EAA chapter.
You can have a blast building a plane.
You make all the decisions on the build yourself.
Get a lot of detail here but always use good judgement.
Local builders-flyers are always best resources

Good luck in your adventures