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Stevo
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And ordered the plans to my new baby!! This is no toy plane, the real deal!! It will take me aprox 2 years to construct from a kit, and cost as much as a 03-04 Cobra. I am very excited at the moment!!
[ April 06, 2006, 11:08 PM: Message edited by: Stevo ]
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Posts: 1072 | From: Conroe, TX | Registered: Mar 2002
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holy crap, next thing you know people are gonna be racing these things, lol very cool
Posts: 492 | From: 707 | Registered: Dec 2005
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Eagle347
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Thats awesome! Have fun with it. Im suprised its that cheap. What are the dimensions?
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1990 Coupe 347 NX E85 Nitrous kit
Posts: 712 | From: Dayton, OH | Registered: Nov 2005
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Stevo
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RV-8 Specifications
Exterior Dimensions
Span 24 ft
Length 21 ft
Height 5 ft 7 in
Wing Area 116 sq ft
Weights
Empty Weight 1067 - 1120 lbs
Gross Weight 1800 lbs
Loadings
Wing Loading 15.5 lb/sq ft
Power Loading 12 - 9 lb/hp
Powerplant/Systems
Engine 150-200 hp
Propeller [in prototype] Fixed or C/S
Fuel Capacity 42 US gal
Baggage 125 lbs
Posts: 1072 | From: Conroe, TX | Registered: Mar 2002
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t top freak
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cost as much as an 03 cobra? thats pretty cheap!
fuck an 03 cobra, id much rather fly
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1986 t top gt - parted out and sold!
on the hunt for another
Posts: 1023 | From: sacramento | Registered: Dec 2005
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hidnn.o.s.
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Congratulations ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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Stevo
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My rough estimate there for the cost is a very low end build. used engine(rebuilt, of course), day vfr, home built seats and interior, builder paintjob. Mine is going to cost around $57k. Glad I don't have to spend that all up front. The best part is, If I don't want to keep it, the value sometimes tripples after it flies!
Posts: 1072 | From: Conroe, TX | Registered: Mar 2002
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Wildfire532FB
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NICE
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Posts: 17578 | From: 530 | Registered: Jun 2002
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dynoguy
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The RV is awesome! Best of luck on the build. Please keep us posted on your progress! Have fun.
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chris@brgracing.com
www.brgracing.com
Posts: 131 | From: Concord | Registered: Jan 2006
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Stevo
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I have to make a website for the FAA so they know that I was the one that built said aircraft. You can look at a very detailed builders page at www.rvproject.com I will keep a webpage on my sig, so everyone can see the progress!
Posts: 1072 | From: Conroe, TX | Registered: Mar 2002
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Nice ![[worship]](graemlins/worship.gif) If i knew how to fly, I'd certainly get one of those! Much better project than a car
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Goodbye '00 Kawi ZX-6R...you will be missed dearly.
....on with the show! :)
Posts: 1999 | From: Bay Area | Registered: Dec 2002
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picuplouie
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Hey Stevo. Awesome project going there! Goodluck on the build-up and have patience. If you need any help or info drop me a line. I have a bit of a background and knowledge in General Aviation. Hold a FAA Powerplant Rating. Everytime anyone see's that banner plane flying over anywhere in the Bay Area, I put it up there!
Posts: 68 | From: Oakland, CA | Registered: Aug 2005
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Damn here I am building a 5.0 and you're straight building a plane. Awesome! ![[Whoo Whooooo!]](graemlins/woowoo.gif)
Posts: 3978 | From: 707 | Registered: Mar 2003
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BlueOvalRacing
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quote:
Originally posted by 5LiterRiceEater:
holy crap, next thing you know people are gonna be racing these things, lol very cool
You are about 42 years behind, and that's just for the races held in Reno... Take a trip in September - you won't be disappointed.
http://www.airrace.org/indexJS.php
Posts: 1159 | From: Pioneer | Registered: Jul 2002
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Stevo
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Thanks for the congrats guys!! I was thinking about painting it a nice sonic blue with some canary yellow accents.
Posts: 1072 | From: Conroe, TX | Registered: Mar 2002
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Nice!! this makes me want to start the process of getting a pilots license.
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Stevo
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quote:
Originally posted by NiftyWhiteFifty:
Nice!! this makes me want to start the process of getting a pilots license.
I am still in the process of getting mine. The route I am taking is probably the best to take. Split up the costs for lessons and the plane at the same time. Plus it will be very rewarding for both after they are completed!! Take your time!
Posts: 1072 | From: Conroe, TX | Registered: Mar 2002
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Gnari-Garage
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WoW THATS AMAZING
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Posts: 4017 | From: 916-sacramento | Registered: Aug 2003
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Stevo
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Here are a couple pix from today..... Flying the side-by-side RV-7. I am totally glad I ordered the 8!!
Posts: 1072 | From: Conroe, TX | Registered: Mar 2002
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Stevo
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Got my plans today!! Damn, over 1000 pages long! This is going to take a while. I'll keep everyone posted.....
Posts: 1072 | From: Conroe, TX | Registered: Mar 2002
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andyman_2k01
CAFords OG
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looks super clean. 2 years will go by fast once you really get going on it.
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Posts: 1503 | From: Bay Area, CA | Registered: Jun 2002
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