Had the pleasure of meeting Matt, Jr. yesterday...
...while watching his dad practice takeoffs and landings in a Taylorcraft prior to getting in their RV-8 himself. First of all, congrats to both Matts...it's a fantastic achievement every single time one of these birds take to the air for the first time, and I can only imagine the thrill (and nervousness) of that first flight!
Secondly, Matt, Jr., between grading Matt, Sr's landings, was very generous with his time and answered all my stupid questions with patience and maturity far beyond what I possessed at his age.
Like just about every RV enthusiast/builder/owner I've met since first discovering this web site, Matt reinforced my belief that this is not just a wonderful brand, but an unmatched community of brothers and sisters who share a common passion.
I didn't have the honor of speaking to Matt, Sr. directly, but I suspect his son is an accurate reflection of the father who raised him, so it's all good.
Again guys, I'm massively impressed with your successful first flight and wish you both blue skies and no hiccups in Phase 1.
David