I started Friday morning with a checkout in Danny King's 'Beautiful Doll'.
WOW!
I flew front seat (him in back) over to Decatur where we did some touch n go's. Then he got out and I soloed The Doll (he said I'm the 3rd person to ever fly her solo (including Danny)). Very honored.... Did a 3-point and a wheel landing.
Quick points compared to my RV-6.
So, now thanks to Danny I can say I've flown a RV-8. You guys still building them are going to LOVE the view and the ride!!!
That makes the RV-6, RV-7 and RV-8 all entries in my logbook. Smokey, when you coming to town again? (RV-4)
B,
WOW!
I flew front seat (him in back) over to Decatur where we did some touch n go's. Then he got out and I soloed The Doll (he said I'm the 3rd person to ever fly her solo (including Danny)). Very honored.... Did a 3-point and a wheel landing.
Quick points compared to my RV-6.
- Vis over the right side was outstanding
- Vis behind (both sides) outstanding
- Easier to land (larger tail / longer fuse)
- Easier to take off
So, now thanks to Danny I can say I've flown a RV-8. You guys still building them are going to LOVE the view and the ride!!!
That makes the RV-6, RV-7 and RV-8 all entries in my logbook. Smokey, when you coming to town again? (RV-4)
B,
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