Newbie

I'm a newbie on this forum and just wanted to say hi. I have been dreaming of building, and flying a kit plane for many years. I'm leaning toward an RV-8.

I know I can afford to purchase and build the plane, but not as sure that I can afford to own it here in So Cal and be able to keep it in a hanger etc.

I'll be browsing this forum for info and I'm looking forward to learning as much as possible before I start spending $ which is at least a few years off anyway assuming the economy doesn't continue on a downward spiral forever. I've had enough change thanks anyway!

BTW, I do not have a power rating yet, but do have a glider pilot rating from my youth when my dad owned a Blanik L-13 for a few years.

Mike

Welcome to VAF!!!!

Mike, welcome to the good ship VAF

Great to have you aboard.

As a cost saving measure, consider looking into splitting a hangar with someone-------preferably another RVer.

Lots of options----just keep reading.

Enjoy!!

The 8 is a good choice, kinda like an aerial Ducati

Welcome Mike! Do you have any pictures of that L-13?

DucatiMike said:

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I do not have a power rating yet, but do have a glider pilot rating from my youth when my dad owned a Blanik L-13 for a few years.

Mike

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He owned the Blanik back in the early 80's so the only pics I have are 3x5's and maybe a few slides. Google images has a lot of nice pictures of the L-13 though.

Come on down to Ramona in San Diego county. I'm working on an RV-9A and you are welcome to visit and chat any time. I've been at the slow build for 1 year and am currently working on the fuselage. It is going way faster than I thought.

I figure if I can get my 3 kids through college, I can afford to have an airplane.

Thanks for the invite Bruce. I might just take you up on that in the next month or so. It would be great to meet you and see your plane.

DucatiMike said:

He owned the Blanik back in the early 80's so the only pics I have are 3x5's and maybe a few slides. Google images has a lot of nice pictures of the L-13 though.

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A guy I know well is a big fan of L-13. I would say he is a Blanik historian He thinks he has all possible pictures and places covered. I am positive he doesn't know about yours and your exotic location...

DucatiMike...check PM.

John

Welcome Mike

I live in Santa Ana and have an RV-9 over at KFUL. Hit me up if you want to go flying or just have some questions about building.

Cameron

Hey, thanks for the invite Cameron. I might take you up on that offer.

Mike