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What did you do with your RV this weekend (9/16-17/2023)
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PilotjohnS
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On the menu
I am planning a day trip there once it cools down a little more.
Please pm me with any tips, otherwise I’ll just follow the airport’s info thats on line
I am planning a day trip there once it cools down a little more.
Please pm me with any tips, otherwise I’ll just follow the airport’s info thats on line
BillL
Well Known Member
Happenstance.
I was in the FBO checking the latest repair projects and a nice C175 needed a jug. The owner agreed to have it repaired and said he was calling his wife to drive and get him. I offered a RV ride home to KSQI only 18 RV minutes away. The FBO manager said - - "you should take that offer". Whiteside is a nice airport with one new grooved runway and the other nearing completion. Lots of public projects going on around here.
Mike flew the whole way but was invited to do some maneuvering and slow flight making the flight almost twice planned time. It was a perfect day, fun flight and good conversation.
I was in the FBO checking the latest repair projects and a nice C175 needed a jug. The owner agreed to have it repaired and said he was calling his wife to drive and get him. I offered a RV ride home to KSQI only 18 RV minutes away. The FBO manager said - - "you should take that offer". Whiteside is a nice airport with one new grooved runway and the other nearing completion. Lots of public projects going on around here.
Mike flew the whole way but was invited to do some maneuvering and slow flight making the flight almost twice planned time. It was a perfect day, fun flight and good conversation.
pazmanyflyer
Well Known Member
Newest RV-7 joining the clan
Passed the AWC inspection this morning and Penni has now transitioned from project to aircraft! First flight around the corner.
Passed the AWC inspection this morning and Penni has now transitioned from project to aircraft! First flight around the corner.
Congratulation!!!
One point of contention; Even though it is now an aircraft, it will always be a project.
MacCool
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Today was the annual Fall Brat-O-Rama at Steinair, KFBL. Dozens of RVs flying in all morning, hosted by Stein himself. All were invited but the whole show was most broadly represented by the Twin Cities RV Builders Group (Minnesota Wing of Van's Airforce). I had to weave around a series of low clouds til I got a few miles south of KBRD, then it was just the 5 mile visibility from Canada trying to set their country on fire. The weather was otherwise nice in that part of the state. Great people, great conversations.
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RV8JD
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On the flight back from lunch at Chehalis today, 'ArlingtonRV' and I flew our two RV-8s over the Olympic Mountains to see the new wildfires we spotted on the way down. There are many fires and it doesn't appear they are being fought, probably since they are in the wilderness and not endangering any people or structures.
Looking NW with Mt. Olympus in the background:
Another:
Mt. Olympus in the clear. The fires are on the right edge of the photo:
Looking NW with Mt. Olympus in the background:
Another:
Mt. Olympus in the clear. The fires are on the right edge of the photo:
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Reno
Left Fredericksburg, Tx. For Reno, overnight Prescott, Az. Overnight. Next morning to Beaty, Nv. for fuel. My friend had a very low tire on his RV6A main tire. Absolutely no services at Beaty. We fussed around with my tire pump, but his valve stem was bent and it wouldn’t work. Flew to Carson City without any issues. The FBO said they could get to it in 30 days. I had a spare tube and in a couple of hours it was fixed. Great weather, head wind all the way, but we are having fun. Last year for the races here and we have good friends and the RVs are working great. Headed home Tuesday with an overnight in Ruidoso.
Left Fredericksburg, Tx. For Reno, overnight Prescott, Az. Overnight. Next morning to Beaty, Nv. for fuel. My friend had a very low tire on his RV6A main tire. Absolutely no services at Beaty. We fussed around with my tire pump, but his valve stem was bent and it wouldn’t work. Flew to Carson City without any issues. The FBO said they could get to it in 30 days. I had a spare tube and in a couple of hours it was fixed. Great weather, head wind all the way, but we are having fun. Last year for the races here and we have good friends and the RVs are working great. Headed home Tuesday with an overnight in Ruidoso.
Strikhedonia
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BlackhawkSP
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Weekend flight
I flew a friend and two of her daughters for their first flight in a homebuilt and their first in a light plane.
The youngest was at first a little antsy about it. About an hour after they got home, the mom texted me that the youngest "couldn't stop talking about the fun she had on the flight"
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I flew a friend and two of her daughters for their first flight in a homebuilt and their first in a light plane.
The youngest was at first a little antsy about it. About an hour after they got home, the mom texted me that the youngest "couldn't stop talking about the fun she had on the flight"
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Flt of 3 in PA
This weekend before the storms rolled in, 3 of us met up for Breakfast at Blairstown NJ. Two RV8s and the a RV12. On the way back the two 8s were gracious enough to slow down for a flight of 2 then a flight of 3 for 30 min.
What a great weekend of flying.
30 min of flight edited down to 2 min
https://youtu.be/siF1KWbsPOE?si=6FPW3CGzjlvVP6EP
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This weekend before the storms rolled in, 3 of us met up for Breakfast at Blairstown NJ. Two RV8s and the a RV12. On the way back the two 8s were gracious enough to slow down for a flight of 2 then a flight of 3 for 30 min.
What a great weekend of flying.
30 min of flight edited down to 2 min
https://youtu.be/siF1KWbsPOE?si=6FPW3CGzjlvVP6EP
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newt
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I took a friend of a friend's grand-nephew for his first flight in my RV-6.
Connor, age 9 (almost 10).
He's been obsessed with airplanes for as long as his parents can remember. They've kitted out a PC with all the bits for MS Flight Sim, and he's been all over that like a beaver on wood for the last two and a half years. Knows what all the buttons and dials do, knows the difference between pitch mode and altitude hold mode on an autopilot.
I arranged to meet his family at Camden (YSCN) near Sydney. Connor, his brother, his parents, his grandmother, and his great grandmother. A minivan full of spectators! Good lord.
I gave him a safety briefing, helped him board and strap-in, and we launched.
With small kids it's easy for a little bit to be too much, and I'd rather leave him wanting more from a good experience than wanting no reminder of a bad one. We had a 20 minute flight around the Sydney area, returning to Camden from Wedderburn via Picton. Squeaked-on a gentle wheel landing and taxied back to the family.
I left him with an expired sectional as a memento (one of the pandemic era ones I never used), and a link to the flightradar24 trace of his flight. Explained to him that the deal is that he gets his flight for free, but he has to return the favor when he gets his pilot license. So I guess I'll get email in about six years
"After you left, Connor said today was the best day of his life." Can't get much better than that.
- mark
Connor, age 9 (almost 10).
He's been obsessed with airplanes for as long as his parents can remember. They've kitted out a PC with all the bits for MS Flight Sim, and he's been all over that like a beaver on wood for the last two and a half years. Knows what all the buttons and dials do, knows the difference between pitch mode and altitude hold mode on an autopilot.
I arranged to meet his family at Camden (YSCN) near Sydney. Connor, his brother, his parents, his grandmother, and his great grandmother. A minivan full of spectators! Good lord.
I gave him a safety briefing, helped him board and strap-in, and we launched.
With small kids it's easy for a little bit to be too much, and I'd rather leave him wanting more from a good experience than wanting no reminder of a bad one. We had a 20 minute flight around the Sydney area, returning to Camden from Wedderburn via Picton. Squeaked-on a gentle wheel landing and taxied back to the family.
I left him with an expired sectional as a memento (one of the pandemic era ones I never used), and a link to the flightradar24 trace of his flight. Explained to him that the deal is that he gets his flight for free, but he has to return the favor when he gets his pilot license. So I guess I'll get email in about six years
"After you left, Connor said today was the best day of his life." Can't get much better than that.
- mark
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Christopher Murphy
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Flew in the mountains of Colorado
Flew the RV4 from KFNL down to Salida (KANK) early Sat morning to perform in their airport day airshow. The weather was spectacular as were the views. First snow on the peaks, smooth air, and a fun time putting the Rv4 through its paces at 8500DA for a nice local small town crowd. Bonus..got to see fellow RV4 pilot and Renegade Hans M.
Was a fantastic day!
Cm
Flew the RV4 from KFNL down to Salida (KANK) early Sat morning to perform in their airport day airshow. The weather was spectacular as were the views. First snow on the peaks, smooth air, and a fun time putting the Rv4 through its paces at 8500DA for a nice local small town crowd. Bonus..got to see fellow RV4 pilot and Renegade Hans M.
Was a fantastic day!
Cm
Enjoyed the (probably) last summer day in NL
Flew a triangle from the Netherlands into Germany and back to enjoy the (probably) last sunny summer day of the year. EHLE-EDWF-EDLS-EHLE
https://youtu.be/ZRQ4Rh0yVgA
Flew a triangle from the Netherlands into Germany and back to enjoy the (probably) last sunny summer day of the year. EHLE-EDWF-EDLS-EHLE
https://youtu.be/ZRQ4Rh0yVgA
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Tony Kirk
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RV-12 Build
We finished the right wing of the RV-12 we started building right after Oshkosh '23.
We are using this 12 project as a learning tool for my 16 Y.O. granddaughter, who started at the local H.S. A&P vo-tech program this year. It's like Teenflight with a class of one (or two, if my grandson decides to tag along).
Since I didn't start a "build" thread I've included some of the earlier photos here too.
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We finished the right wing of the RV-12 we started building right after Oshkosh '23.
We are using this 12 project as a learning tool for my 16 Y.O. granddaughter, who started at the local H.S. A&P vo-tech program this year. It's like Teenflight with a class of one (or two, if my grandson decides to tag along).
Since I didn't start a "build" thread I've included some of the earlier photos here too.
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Closterman
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Roy Thoma
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Weekend?
Wednesday I took our future son-in-law for his first GA flight. Colby enjoyed the flight and did not seem ready to rush out and get his pilot’s license. His selfie picture is mirrored, so it looks like he is in the left seat.
Friday night the RV-8 SS stayed in our hangar on the way to a fly-in at WV30.
Saturday morning we flew about 500nm in three hours to KGIF. Return to 04TN expected tomorrow.
Wednesday I took our future son-in-law for his first GA flight. Colby enjoyed the flight and did not seem ready to rush out and get his pilot’s license. His selfie picture is mirrored, so it looks like he is in the left seat.
Friday night the RV-8 SS stayed in our hangar on the way to a fly-in at WV30.
Saturday morning we flew about 500nm in three hours to KGIF. Return to 04TN expected tomorrow.
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My 1 year old boy is really starting to dig the airplane and understand what’s going on. He makes engine noises when he sees it and climbs into his car seat, usually have to wrestle him into the car seat in the car.
Had my
4th Plane Power alternator failure in 670 hours. First was warranty with the stator, second regulator/brushes, 3rd B lead terminal broke and my fault. I didn’t have time to investigate yet.
Had my
4th Plane Power alternator failure in 670 hours. First was warranty with the stator, second regulator/brushes, 3rd B lead terminal broke and my fault. I didn’t have time to investigate yet.
Friday evening to Hensley, worked late with Dan Weyant chasing tank leaks, then got into his best scotch. Proseal in the AM, then off to West Virginia with Marvin and Sandy. Lunch at Greenbriar Valley (LWB), the over to Rainelle (WV30). Very cool airport, laid on out a ridgetop in the 1960's and now having a renaissance with the construction of some rather nice weekend "cabins". Out primary host was Bob Thomason (a new RV-14 builder in the process of full assimilation), but everyone there was terrific. Also socially easy for a dummy like me because with only two exceptions (Gary and Scott), all the regulars were named Bob.
Absolutely beautiful weather Saturday, with a nice fire pit for the cool of the evening. And then things went to ****. The plan was to fly out late Sunday morning, after passage of some forecast rain showers. Nope, see below. Fog and a lot of rain. All day. All night. All morning.
Not to worry. We had Scott's hangar for a retreat, and let's just say the intrepid Bob is now owed unlimited builder support.
I love the sport aviation community.
It takes a while to clear on a mountaintop. We finally got airborne again a bit after 1 PM on Monday. Had a lovely ride home. Wife, mom, and cat were all glad to see me. Life is good.
Triple Tree next weekend!
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Absolutely beautiful weather Saturday, with a nice fire pit for the cool of the evening. And then things went to ****. The plan was to fly out late Sunday morning, after passage of some forecast rain showers. Nope, see below. Fog and a lot of rain. All day. All night. All morning.
Not to worry. We had Scott's hangar for a retreat, and let's just say the intrepid Bob is now owed unlimited builder support.
I love the sport aviation community.
It takes a while to clear on a mountaintop. We finally got airborne again a bit after 1 PM on Monday. Had a lovely ride home. Wife, mom, and cat were all glad to see me. Life is good.
Triple Tree next weekend!
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Visited Wimpy
Oregon Aviation Historical Society & Museum
Cottage Grove, OR
There was also an RV3 museum piece.
Oh, and on Thursday I went to my EAA 105 meeting in Hillsboro where Dick signed an RV3 building plans set I found at the STOL and swap meet in Independence last month.
Dick gave a slide presentation on his personal invitation to spend a day and night aboard an aircraft carrier seven years ago.
He brought home grown tomatoes for the burgers.
Oregon Aviation Historical Society & Museum
Cottage Grove, OR
There was also an RV3 museum piece.
Oh, and on Thursday I went to my EAA 105 meeting in Hillsboro where Dick signed an RV3 building plans set I found at the STOL and swap meet in Independence last month.
Dick gave a slide presentation on his personal invitation to spend a day and night aboard an aircraft carrier seven years ago.
He brought home grown tomatoes for the burgers.
Flew to Reno Air Races
Took a buddy from Las Vegas up to Reno Stead and back.. sightseeing over what’s left from Burning Man, even took a high lap around the field upon departure.
Took a buddy from Las Vegas up to Reno Stead and back.. sightseeing over what’s left from Burning Man, even took a high lap around the field upon departure.
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