Thanks for the replys! I remember flying into UVA several years back and seeing Mark's "Screaming Eagle" RV-4. SWEET looking plane. His old hanger is now the Border Patrol Hanger, I think?
More good news, the local FBO has spam can 172's for rent cheap should I get the urge to fly while building. $85-$95 wet. $95 is for the SP's.