[RVZoomie]

Hello,

I'm admittedly a newbie, and was originally in the market for a -4 but have recently become very interested in a -8 located in Yakima, WA at the cubcrafters factory. I'm currently stuck way down in Altus, Ok for the next several months training up on the 135 and am asking a favor of the community to refer me to a respected builder closer to WA to take a look at this aircraft for me in exchange for their fees.

Additionally, if anyone is in the N Texas/ Ok area with a -8 that wouldn't mind taking a day trip to allow me a sandbag ride or two in the backseat and provide some general counseling on such a purchase I would gladly repay with fuel, lunch, beer etc.

I have been a passive member of the forums lately and am trying to sponge as much knowledge as possible before I dive in. Thanks for reading and any help you can provide.

-Tyler

 

[slyfox]

I will let you know that I knew the original builder. He was also an A&P. I will also say that I have flown in that airplane. It is well built. I think you will be very happy with the airplane.

 

[Jaypratt]

go for it

Tyler,


Randy told me that it is a good airplane. Straght up guy. Send a ck and you have a good airplane.

I will go and fly it back for you. Let me know the details.

Cheers! And ,,,,,,Welcome to Vans Airforce. You will love your new airplane

 

[RVZoomie]

Thanks

Thanks for all the replies, Randy does seem like a standup guy and I am very optimistic about the aircraft. I'm currently waiting to see if I get a shot at taking a look at/purchasing this airplane since I wasn't first in line.

 

[Spindrift]

Just another positive recommendation for Randy. Before he moved up to Yakima to work for Cubcrafters, he did a couple of Tech Counselor inspections on my project, including helping me after a perceived (by me) disaster on Christmas morning. You can be confident that its a fair deal and a well built plane if he's putting his reputation on the line.

He also tried to get me to buy that -8, but I'm in the market for a side-by-side

 

[Junglepilot]

Smokey Ray

I highly recommend Rob "Smokey" Ray. Built one of the the first RV4's, own's an RV6 and flies a Harmon Rocket. He is an experienced A&P and has built many types aircraft & engines, maintained them as well. He is also former USAF F-16 pilot (22 years) and still flies as Captain for Southwest.

At Sun 'n Fun I passed by two booths where people were asking RV questions and over-heard Smokey's name pop up as the man to talk to and called "Mr. RV".

In short...knowledge and experience doesn't come much better.

He has a business to do just what you want called R2 Aviation.

His email: [email protected]