I'm building a case to take before the CFO (Chief Female Obstructionist) for approval to build anything.prporter said:What are you building?
N395V said:There is probably no other group in the world more capable of answering builders questions about any subject relative to aircraft construction than this one.
They are even fairly tolerant of non RVers
N395V said:Look in the Rocket section
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=9149
Since that post the plane is on its wings and gear. The bottom half of the Fuse, Wings has been sanded filled sanded and primed. Canopy frame is complete and temp mounted.
Monday I will start installing the switch/breaker panels and power distribution system. Tuesday will be the panel and its wiring sans the Efii and hopefully the following week the engine mount.
Ugggghhhhh so close and yet so much to do.
DanH said:Biplane, Skybolt based, custom fixed pitch M14 for power, tapered rod gear. Should be fun. Wings and fuselage frame are done, and I was welding the gear truss this past weekend.
I hang out here because I serve as a TC and this is a great place to stay up to date on all things RV. I've also had some past personal experience with an RV-8A.
Dan Horton
RVWanabe said:Hey guys it is a trick...once you tell them what else your building you will be excommunicated...just kidding. Actually I am a "group illegitimate (*******)". My plane is one of a kind therefore I monitor several groups. By far, this group is the best of all. One day, after retirement and winning the lottery, I hope to build an RV8 (got a couple of buddies building and flying RV8's). For now I fly what I got. Sonerai based tandem 2 seater, Ribblett wing, all scratch built..even the prop...85 HP Continental scratch built from scavenged parts...165 MPH WOT, 140-150 cruise burning 5 gals, no flaps...lands like an RV4...keep it in the garage (no hanger rent) trailer it to airport put... wings on...go fly...fold wings take it back to garage. Liability insurance only. Certainly not an RV...but that is what I got....Ivan/Sugar Land, Texas.
Baseball Dad said:I'm building a Bearhawk. I get a lot of good general building information here.
Building gets in your blood. I love it. There will definately be a "next" project.
But the RV sure handles better... yes I've flown both, although the glasair was a IRG, not a III. I have flown IN a III, didn't get to touch the stick due to some, uh, close formation. I like the RV's handling a lot more .Glasair34me said:I am building a Glasair III. I am about 60% done and 95% to go! I bought a flying RV-8a which is a lot of fun but nothing when compaired to the Glasair. I will keep building and waiting for the day to fly the Glasair. I enjoy the building process a lot but flying is a lot more fun!
Martorious said:My intentions to build wavers from the Bearhawk (more practical for my needs) to the RV-8 (Drop Dead Sexy! and love the Tandem seating). So do I go SUV or Sports car? Doesn't really matter right now as there are other considerations, but no matter which I do first, I'm sure I'll start the other after it is finished.
Jaypratt said:I have built a North Star kit plane, like a Super Cub, 180 hp Alaska Mods built into it. I love this airplane! I have flown it to Idaho, Indiana, OSH, Colorado, Wyoming, fun for me.
I have completed several other light planes too.
The RV8 is my favorite RV and a new one is in the works now. 180 hp carb Grove gear, ECI engine by Americas Aircraft Engines, Tru Trac Auto pilot simple and light. Fun Fun!!!!!
N916K said:Build both. I have an RV-9A (current being converted to a 9). I have started the wings on a Harmon Rocket II and plan on a Bearhawk after that. My dream hanger would be both the Rocket and a Bearhawk. A fast sports car and a Super Duty truck.
Deuskid said:I'm sorry for the question but I've been trying to understand why so little interest in the BD-4. I know the BD-5 had problems but I can't find similar faults for the 4 and it seems to my ignorant understanding that it would be a cross between a hearhawk and a -9? What am I missing?
Deuskid said:I'm sorry for the question but I've been trying to understand why so little interest in the BD-4. I know the BD-5 had problems but I can't find similar faults for the 4 and it seems to my ignorant understanding that it would be a cross between a hearhawk and a -9? What am I missing?
thanks,
John
Nuisance said:I built my RV8, and I love it.
But, when it came time for the next project, I wanted something new. I looked hard at the Lancair Legacy, but I test flew it, and I didn't like it. Then I got hooked up with Jim Younkin, and he had the beginnings of the 4th and last Mullicoupe for sale. A test ride was all it took! Here is the one he finished.
I am about half done with it (I said that for 3 years with the 8 )
John
N916K said:I've never flown a BD-4 but from the numbers it doesn't really look like a bush plane or similar to an RV-9. Seems like it needs quite a bit of runway and has a rather high stall speed. Those little wings may be good for speed but not for the slow flight.
prporter said:Ok, not mine yet, but one like it... 'cept mine will have 4-blade prop... hanging engine this summer, hopefully in the air and finished in time for Christmas family photos....!
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Martin,Harvey said:After 3 years of flying my RV-6, I have the building bug again. I thought about another RV - got all the tools and most of the skills and a few ideas, but what am I going to do with two of them ?
So, with the RV a great XC and acro mount, I needed something low and slow. With great all-year-round weather we have here in Queensland, Australia, I figured an open cockpit machine would be ideal for early morning/late afternoon fun flying. I decided on a Space Walker 2 that became available locally. Also know as a Warner Revolution. Wood wings, steel fuse and fabric covered. I'm fitting a 9-cylinder 150 hp Rotec radial for the full retro, bugs in the teeth look. Best of both worlds with these two aircraft.
Martin in Oz
jdmunzell said:This aircraft is quite appealing to me as well. I saw several of them last summer up at the Geneseo Warbird Fly-in/Airshow. One of the best appeals of this bird is it's economic powerplant and resultant fuel burn rate. True, the Rotex engines don't exactly sound like an Allison or a Merlin, but they don't burn gas like them either.
Prporter, do you know if this airframe would accept a larger powerplant or not?
A few years ago, I saw a Skybolt with an R-985 on the front. Wow!! It definitely made an impression. I think then the M-14s were just starting to get popular.
Other than the above, a good old fashioned Stearman project would be my cup of tea...
Meanwhile, still poundin' them rivets for my -8, and lovin' it! Can't wait to get it flying!
jdmunzell said:This aircraft is quite appealing to me as well. I saw several of them last summer up at the Geneseo Warbird Fly-in/Airshow. One of the best appeals of this bird is it's economic powerplant and resultant fuel burn rate. True, the Rotex engines don't exactly sound like an Allison or a Merlin, but they don't burn gas like them either.
Prporter, do you know if this airframe would accept a larger powerplant or not?
A few years ago, I saw a Skybolt with an R-985 on the front. Wow!! It definitely made an impression. I think then the M-14s were just starting to get popular.
Other than the above, a good old fashioned Stearman project would be my cup of tea...
Meanwhile, still poundin' them rivets for my -8, and lovin' it! Can't wait to get it flying!