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by Randy Erwin
Sat Sep 11, 2010 8:37 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Help me name my plane
Replies: 28
Views: 29189

I just recently bought a beautiful flying -8 from Jeff Tompkins of Grants Pass. This is our first airplane ownership experience, and my wife and I have finally agreed on a name for it. We've decided to call it "The Money Pit" !! :lol:
by Randy Erwin
Tue Aug 03, 2010 2:29 pm
Forum: RV 8/8A
Topic: Question about Infinity stick grips
Replies: 3
Views: 11158

Thanks for the reply fellas. That makes sense to me about the bend getting the stick back out from below the panel. :)
by Randy Erwin
Mon Aug 02, 2010 8:58 pm
Forum: RV 8/8A
Topic: Question about Infinity stick grips
Replies: 3
Views: 11158

Question about Infinity stick grips

I am planning on replacing the stick grip that is currently in the front seat with an Infinity grip. Do I need to replace the whole stick? I have seen one advertised in the VAF forum that is already mounted on a stick with an "S" curve. Is this necessary? I have no opinion about the curve, one way o...
by Randy Erwin
Mon Aug 02, 2010 7:12 pm
Forum: RV 8/8A
Topic: Canopy Frame Question
Replies: 6
Views: 13788

Just joined this site. Am a new owner of a beautiful -8 built by Jeff Tompkins of Grants Pass, OR. I just installed one of these: http://www.vansairforce.com/community/s ... php?t=7745 and it works like a champ!! I installed it on the right hand side though. Took about 1 hour and 2 beers. :)