Txflyer
Member
Hi. me again. I'm going to own an RV8 even though my pride hurts not building one.... I would never finish it. I'm not going to even go there. Nope. Won't do it. You can't make me.
I have a turf farm strip that's 1500' with really 1200' of sweet spot. Trees on both ends and a swale in the middle. My C-180 handles it no sweat, with caveats. I have a STOL wing cuff, tundras, and MT prop. I won't attempt takeoff at gross on a hot day if that helps explain my field. I only fly in there with less fuel and takeoff alone. A skilled bush pilot might make me look silly, but I'm a frady cat.
So, that brings me to, how short will you take your 8? More importantly, leave? I welcome your war stories.
I have a turf farm strip that's 1500' with really 1200' of sweet spot. Trees on both ends and a swale in the middle. My C-180 handles it no sweat, with caveats. I have a STOL wing cuff, tundras, and MT prop. I won't attempt takeoff at gross on a hot day if that helps explain my field. I only fly in there with less fuel and takeoff alone. A skilled bush pilot might make me look silly, but I'm a frady cat.
So, that brings me to, how short will you take your 8? More importantly, leave? I welcome your war stories.