any RV owners/pilots

[Huggyu2]

Do a goggle search for "Greg Nelson F-1 Rocket". I've flown in Greg's pit, and it is an awesome aircraft. I'd say that for the extra $$, you'll get substantial increase in performance. Also, Greg is about 6'1", I'd guess. He designed a magneto-less ignition system for it that works fantastic, too.

 

[SIG600]

Do a goggle search for "Greg Nelson F-1 Rocket". I've flown in Greg's pit, and it is an awesome aircraft. I'd say that for the extra $$, you'll get substantial increase in performance. Also, Greg is about 6'1", I'd guess. He designed a magneto-less ignition system for it that works fantastic, too.

You talking about electronic ignition, or FADEC? There are a lot of manufac's producing those setups. FADEC on em is F'ing sweet. Push a button, and the computer primes, cranks, and starts the engine. No more pumping, priming, swearing, cranking, flooding, etc.

 

[Unleaded]

Just another word of caution

Make sure that whatever you build, you're going to be able to get insurance on it for your particular situation at a price that you can still afford some $4 per gallon fuel.

It can be an eye-opener when it comes time to change that builders policy to one where the machine actually gets airborne.

Sorry, I gotta leave- these flashing ads are causing siezures....:nuts:

 

[taloft]

Saw a couple Rockets in Arlington over the weekend and I gotta say if you have wads of cash, go for it. You won't be disappointed. On the other hand, the 7 and 8 are exceptional machines and (I believe) a better value overall.

 

[SIG600]

Make sure that whatever you build, you're going to be able to get insurance on it for your particular situation at a price that you can still afford some $4 per gallon fuel.

It can be an eye-opener when it comes time to change that builders policy to one where the machine actually gets airborne.

Sorry, I gotta leave- these flashing ads are causing siezures....:nuts:

Ya I used to think the MOGAS STC was a total waste of cash, not so more anymore.

Which leads me to the next thread...

 

[neflier]

Make sure that whatever you build, you're going to be able to get insurance on it for your particular situation at a price that you can still afford some $4 per gallon fuel.

It can be an eye-opener when it comes time to change that builders policy to one where the machine actually gets airborne.

Sorry, I gotta leave- these flashing ads are causing siezures....:nuts:

No problem insuring an RV. I have 75K hull on an RV-6A and pay $1300/year.

 

[svcta]

How about a -4? I've got building/flight experience with an 8, but am interested in a -4 for economy. I'm 6' tall......want to do an occasional trip(nothing epic), mostly local flying/light acro. Thoughts?

 

[Tram]

Yeh, my insurance is the same exact thing as neflier, but mine is a 6, not a 6a..

svcrta - you may wanna look at a 6.. I am 6'3" 250 and fit in ours fine and we're burning 7-9gal an hour..

 

[svcta]

Yeah, I know the 6 is rommier, but I prefer the tandem config. Thanks for the steer, though.

 

[neflier]

My hanger mate has an RV-8 (Mr April in Van's 2006 calendar). I've been in the back of both the 4 and 8. The 8 is a better airplane, IMHO. As of last month, the fuse on the 8 is prepunched. By the time you're done, the minor difference in kit costs would be minimal.

The 8 has a higher resale value and you have the option for a trike (8A). The insurance is lower with the trike. The 8 is larger, has more baggage and a much larger fuel tank. There is minimal cost difference between an O-320 (RV-4) and O-360 (RV-8).

My vote is for the 8 over the 4.

 

[TXDA2000]

Unless of course your are buying a flying airplane, then the resale plays a big part. We got a nice VFR 4 for under 40K.

 

[Huggyu2]

Whatever you buy, just make sure the tailwheel goes on the back (conventional), not the front (unconventional). Way more fun!

 

[satpak77]

just an update...still looking. 2007 will be "airplane year". Wife now wants something that entire family can use. So I am now looking at Bellanca Viking's.

Will probably end up buying a high-time Traumahawk when its all said and done.

 

[neflier]

just an update...still looking. 2007 will be "airplane year". Wife now wants something that entire family can use. So I am now looking at Bellanca Viking's.

Will probably end up buying a high-time Traumahawk when its all said and done.

Family truckster = RV-10

 

[Tram]

Yeh, the 10 is a nice bird.. We've been thinking about unloading the 6 and picking up a 10..