KirkGrovesRV8
Well Known Member
Hello Mr Mark
I know full kits are not being sold but can you still buy tail kits?
Thanks
I know full kits are not being sold but can you still buy tail kits?
Thanks
What's the point of a tail if the rest of kit isn't (and may never again be) available?
call me a optimistWhat's the point of a tail if the rest of kit isn't (and may never again be) available?
I talked to Mark at the Rocket 100 about future kit availability, after seeing his IO-550 beast. Yep, it's WAYcool.
He said he needs some solid commits (meaning backed up with $$ on the table) before he can start providing new kits. Very understandable, since setting up the operation and importing the goods is a monster start-up expense with a lot of risk if buyers aren't there up front.
I don't know what the current status is, and don't want to speak for F1 Boss-man, but if you are seriously interested, get in touch with Mark and see what he needs to get 'em rollin. I got the impression it'd be partial payment for the full kit, with programmed future payments at specified intervals during the build. But again, that's just me relating a brief conversation...I'm sure there's more to it. But perhaps if enough folks want to seriously commit to F1's...hmmm, who knows. Best to talk straight to Mark though...he tells it like it is.
Sure is a beautiful plane though...not sure if I could get my "CFO" to sign on, but boy would it be fun!
Cheers,
Bob
Snip> this version will be yet faster (~275KT Vne)...snip...BTW: the wing will be designed to accept retract gear -- or you can go for the std style fixed gear for simplicity. <Snip
Man, can you hang tasty bait in the water, or what!
So you gonna move up to Sport class, or straight to Unlimited?!
Cheers,
Bob
The spar bulkhead will need to be modified to accept the larger carbon spar...no planned changes past those.
Thanks Mark
But to just clarify I can not buy just a tail kit right now?(unless it's secondhand)
Thanks a Bunch
Mark - will it be feasible to retrofit the new carbon fiber wing onto already built/flying F1's? This would be great if possible...
Hey Bob:
Dunno -- if I can get 'er slicked up, I will run the 550 in its current form in Sport class next year. Might have to ask Tom Martin to come down and do some of his magic....
But to address your question: Yes, I do figure Reno into my calculations.
Carry on!
Mark