30 Years!

[azrv6]

First flight of my RV6 was on this day in 1996 after 4.5 years of building. I thought I would never finish it. 30 years goes by way too quick. Took her out for a ride around Sedona this morning.
May 26, 1996, Danbury, CT:


May 26, 2026, Sedona, AZ

 

[DeltaRomeo]

Outstanding accomplishment!!!! Thanks for sharing.
v/r,dr

 

[Flyyak]

First flight of my RV6 was on this day in 1996 after 4.5 years of building. I thought I would never finish it. 30 years goes by way too quick. Took her out for a ride around Sedona this morning.
May 26, 1996, Danbury, CT:
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May 26, 2026, Sedona, AZ
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What happened to the young guy that was in the cockpit?

 

[GatorsR1]

First flight of my RV6 was on this day in 1996 after 4.5 years of building. I thought I would never finish it. 30 years goes by way too quick. Took her out for a ride around Sedona this morning.
May 26, 1996, Danbury, CT:
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May 26, 2026, Sedona, AZ
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Hi Dave
Wife & I were out in Sedona (1st time) last week. Flew commercial to PHX, drove up, did touristing for our anniversary. I went up to the airport several times for the views (sunrise, sunset, etc) & to try to find an instructor to go up for an hour (or just some touch & go's). No joy, but now I'm dreaming up another bucket list trip in the RV12. What a beautiful place !
Bob

 

[Roadjunkie1]

First flight of my RV6 was on this day in 1996 after 4.5 years of building. I thought I would never finish it. 30 years goes by way too quick. Took her out for a ride around Sedona this morning.
May 26, 1996, Danbury, CT:
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May 26, 2026, Sedona, AZ
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You haven't aged a bit! Neither has that airplane! Guess that means BOTH of you are being well taken care of! And taking care of each other! Congratulations! Happy Anniversary!!

Sedona: one of my favorite places on the planet! And one of my early cross-country flights with my then PIB (Princes in Back).

 

[lr172]

most interesting that you are wearing the same color shirt, yet graduated to a polo from a tee congrats on 30 years of enjoyment.

 

[Wing nut]

Love it. And there’s not a more picturess place! The first trip I made in my completed 8 in 2010 was Navaho country, Page, Grand Canyon, and Sedona.

 

[rtlongdon]

Congratulations! I hope you get another 30!!

 

[RV8Squaz]

Congratulations!

I remember when you came out to help me in 2020. I was AOG after a brake failure. THANK YOU!!!

 

[Daddyman58]

What happened to the young guy that was in the cockpit?

Flyyak,
Funny, the plane seems not to have aged.
Daddyman58

 

[MacCool]

Mixed opinion about Sedona as a destination, but the airport is spectacular and I'm a big fan of breakfast at the Mesa Grill.

In 30 years, what changes/upgrades have you made to your RV-6?

 

[edbundy]

Way to go Dave! I'm right behind you, my 6A turns 30 on 11/20.