Hi All.
I'd like to say a pre-emptive THANK YOU for any and all responses.
I've just completed my PPL here in little 'ol Australia.
I've decided that the plane for me is an RV8 (partially because i'm too big to fit into a lot of 2-seater planes @ 6'4" 260lb with very broad shoulders... not to mention the RV8 is a super-cool plane and does everything i want a plane to do.
So I need your help please:
If everyone could throw in their 2-cents worth on how they would spec-out their idea of the perfect 8 -
I want it to do touring, take a friend up here and there, do the odd barrel roll (no extreme aero), cruise economically and fast (if thats isn't an oxymoron), and just be a pleasure to fly.
Things i'd love opinions on include:
- engine choice (considering power vs. weight)
- prop choice
- instrument choice (Dynon vs Garmin vs MGL) considering i want to set up the plane for IFR
- tinted vs. clear canopy
- anything else more experienced people can think of...
I hope i don't start any fights! I appreciate any opinions. Thanks again.
Nathan
I'd like to say a pre-emptive THANK YOU for any and all responses.
I've just completed my PPL here in little 'ol Australia.
I've decided that the plane for me is an RV8 (partially because i'm too big to fit into a lot of 2-seater planes @ 6'4" 260lb with very broad shoulders... not to mention the RV8 is a super-cool plane and does everything i want a plane to do.
So I need your help please:
If everyone could throw in their 2-cents worth on how they would spec-out their idea of the perfect 8 -
I want it to do touring, take a friend up here and there, do the odd barrel roll (no extreme aero), cruise economically and fast (if thats isn't an oxymoron), and just be a pleasure to fly.
Things i'd love opinions on include:
- engine choice (considering power vs. weight)
- prop choice
- instrument choice (Dynon vs Garmin vs MGL) considering i want to set up the plane for IFR
- tinted vs. clear canopy
- anything else more experienced people can think of...
I hope i don't start any fights! I appreciate any opinions. Thanks again.
Nathan
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