An RV by any other name...
Like many builders, even though I?m only knee-deep in my empennage, I?ve still given thought to such future decisions as canopy, paint (red, white, and blue in some sort of retro-military scheme), electronics, engine, prop, and even a name.
Why, you ask? Interesting question, I think a name helps me personalize the project as well as to keep an eye toward the ultimate goal ? a finished, flyable airplane.
In my case, I?ve chosen ?The Streaker?. The significance is mainly that the RV is a little airborne speedster. Also, as a humorous sidebar - for those of us in college in the 70s it harkens back time when a few uninhibited types ?streaked? sans clothing across the campus. (Not me, BTW).
I would bet that this name is not unique in the domain of homebuilt flying machine monikers, and that there are several namesakes streaking around as I type this.
How to select a name? Hmm, one thought is to let it find you. No hurry. When the right name crosses your mind, you?ll know it.