schmitty340
Active Member
I have been having so much fun flying my new plane, I'm now just finally getting around to posting some pics. After 4 years of construction on this standard build RV8, and after roping my neighbor into the build, I am happy to report that it exceeds all my expectations. So far, we have flown it 150hrs with relatively few problems.
It first flew on OCT 17th 2014. Over the winter, we completed phase one. In Feb, we flew her down to Alabama for paint and now we are getting ready for Oshkosh. I would like to thank the many vendors and people that helped me along the way.
Derek James (build partner, co-owner, neighbor)
Vans aircraft, VAF, Stein Air, Grove, Catto, Dynon, TSFlight lines, Flightline Interiors, Bobby Potts (paint), JD airparts, Flyboys, Crow Racing, EAA chapter 110, and all the friendly folks at Bowman field KLOU!
And of course my wife for being so understanding.
It first flew on OCT 17th 2014. Over the winter, we completed phase one. In Feb, we flew her down to Alabama for paint and now we are getting ready for Oshkosh. I would like to thank the many vendors and people that helped me along the way.
Derek James (build partner, co-owner, neighbor)
Vans aircraft, VAF, Stein Air, Grove, Catto, Dynon, TSFlight lines, Flightline Interiors, Bobby Potts (paint), JD airparts, Flyboys, Crow Racing, EAA chapter 110, and all the friendly folks at Bowman field KLOU!
And of course my wife for being so understanding.
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