flytoday
Well Known Member
After sampling bits and pieces, last week was my baptism into the RV world.
Having aged 5+ decades, owned a plane for 2 years - long ago, and logged 600+ hrs in factory planes, kids all teens & up, the owner bug is biting again, and a co-worker encouraged shopping RVs.
So on Tues/Weds I and a consultant took a 1000 mile shopping trip to inspect, prepared to buy an RV6. Also ready to return to HOU, via SWest or RV6. Great trip with complex logistics. Wonderful FL friends supported us with a loaner car and more. Returned by SWest a little disappointed but having learned some great lessons.
Spent yesterday with IronFlight and Louise helping with "Junior". Mixed resin and ?? and powder to make simulated thick chocolate pudding, trimmed, ground, and glued hinges along the engine cowling, and installed some nut plates. First experiences with an air-powered rivet squeezer and fiberglass.
The afternoon ended with an RV8 ride. My first 8 flight, and such a fine airplane. I'll happily adjust to flying above 4000' and 110 kts. in an RV6 I just haven't met yet!!!
Submitted $25 to Doug Reeves and joined VAF. Thanks to all you Forum authors, there are many gold nuggets in the writing, and your experiences multiply my schooling.
Great week with RV smiles, education, new friends, and new touch skills!
flytoday
Having aged 5+ decades, owned a plane for 2 years - long ago, and logged 600+ hrs in factory planes, kids all teens & up, the owner bug is biting again, and a co-worker encouraged shopping RVs.
So on Tues/Weds I and a consultant took a 1000 mile shopping trip to inspect, prepared to buy an RV6. Also ready to return to HOU, via SWest or RV6. Great trip with complex logistics. Wonderful FL friends supported us with a loaner car and more. Returned by SWest a little disappointed but having learned some great lessons.
Spent yesterday with IronFlight and Louise helping with "Junior". Mixed resin and ?? and powder to make simulated thick chocolate pudding, trimmed, ground, and glued hinges along the engine cowling, and installed some nut plates. First experiences with an air-powered rivet squeezer and fiberglass.
The afternoon ended with an RV8 ride. My first 8 flight, and such a fine airplane. I'll happily adjust to flying above 4000' and 110 kts. in an RV6 I just haven't met yet!!!
Submitted $25 to Doug Reeves and joined VAF. Thanks to all you Forum authors, there are many gold nuggets in the writing, and your experiences multiply my schooling.
Great week with RV smiles, education, new friends, and new touch skills!
flytoday