I'm a newbee to this form and building. I've got my RV8 preview plans and I'm getting things off my "Honey Do List" so I can start building. I have some questions that I'm sure there will be differing opinions and that's OK by me. The more the better. The role of this airplane is day VFR fun runner with the occasional cross country. Single pilot (me) with the occasional passenger. I want it LIGHT (did I say light), dependable, and low maintenance. The only thing for IFR safety would be a glide slope instrument for an emergency. So here are my questions (This will not be a quick build kit.)
1. grove gear yes or no (occasional of un-improved strips)
2. EFS yes or no
3. Vacuum system yes or no
4. Battery front or back ( I'm a big guy 6'2" 230)
5. Wing leveler auto pilot yes or no Alt. Hold? (True Trak)
6. Independent engine gages or single system monitor
7. Minimal Priming? I live in the nevada desert (loaded question)
8. Constant Speed or Fixed (this is a good one)
They key for me is minimum equipment for day VFR simple and LIGHT (did I say that word again). If I get some kind of problem I'll put it down and fix it later if I have to. I've got another plane for cross country with the family or hard IFR. Your experiences and suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Flying just for fun is going to be a new experience for me.
Thanks
Alan
1. grove gear yes or no (occasional of un-improved strips)
2. EFS yes or no
3. Vacuum system yes or no
4. Battery front or back ( I'm a big guy 6'2" 230)
5. Wing leveler auto pilot yes or no Alt. Hold? (True Trak)
6. Independent engine gages or single system monitor
7. Minimal Priming? I live in the nevada desert (loaded question)
8. Constant Speed or Fixed (this is a good one)
They key for me is minimum equipment for day VFR simple and LIGHT (did I say that word again). If I get some kind of problem I'll put it down and fix it later if I have to. I've got another plane for cross country with the family or hard IFR. Your experiences and suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Flying just for fun is going to be a new experience for me.
Thanks
Alan