It's okay. I took the landing gear off landing at a strip I should have had nailed. Oh well. The plane was for sale anyway and the insurance company bought it.

You're starting your -4 the same way I did. I bought a completed tail and wings in progress. Went from there. I still think the -4 is the best flying of all the RVs. At least of the ones I've flown. Enjoy the journey.

Hey there folks, long time no post. Just wanted to drop in and say that California's Butte fire has burned through the area where Craig Catto had his home and workshop (at least, back when I bought a prop from him). If you are so inclined, maybe send some positive thoughts, well wishes, or prayers h...

Thanks John. Yeah, the terrain is beautiful and very unforgiving out here. I'm having fun with the new plane but I sure miss the RV-4 when it comes to longer trips.

A few more pictures from my Johnson Creek trip. Sorry in advance for the size. Another look down the runway... the accident site is just barely visible... https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Vo1ULrQ2nrc/Uc-vYhCIJGI/AAAAAAAALEQ/72uRANGto0Y/w1422-h800-no/IMG_20130629_095226_714.jpg The social center of...

I also made it to Johnson Creek, ID this year for some camping with the backcountrypilot.org crowd. Here are a few photos from that trip. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-T8G8JxglECs/UdIMCfx3KZI/AAAAAAAALWw/uWZvSM6FIsM/w919-h517-no/IMG_20130630_072517_429.jpg https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NEB...

And here is a picture that a friend took of Black Rock City, population 65,000... https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-SzkxeTbCvak/UiTlJBRUdsI/AAAAAAAAGF0/fALyCbkWkew/w1202-h801-no/IMG_8252.JPG https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bkyMinafSj4/UiTk8xxymUI/AAAAAAAAGBw/T1X0R8Ge-2A/w1068-h801-no/IMG_2598.JP...

Here are a few photos of the trip since it didn't happen if there aren't pictures.... https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wjPgdg3WxjU/UiYo3ElvDqI/AAAAAAAAMvc/q_x6NtnRpe8/w1422-h800-no/13+-+7 https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-wSKl8sIeEt8/UiYnlPlkTJI/AAAAAAAAMts/hG6JvRZTQxc/w1422-h800-no/IMG_20130828_...

Just another checking to say I'm still alive. Still lurking periodically. Thought you guys might like to read my write up of flying in to Burning Man. If you don't know what that is, Google it. This is a cross post from my write up on Rans Clan... So Burning Man has been on my bucket list for years ...

Hi everybody: I wanted to let you know that I will be remaining at EAA in the role of Homebuilt Technical Specialist through our Member Services team. This will allow me to continue my work with builders inside this great organization. I have to thank EAA management for working hard to find a solut...

I've been lurking for a while now but this is making me host this flag just for the EAA.

Thanks to Chad, I've now been written up in Sport Aviation!

http://www.sportaviationonline.org/spor ... &u1=friend

Sorry I haven't been posting much. I've been lurking a lot lately.

Been a little busy with work lately but I finally found time to sneak onto the Internet and sneak a little flying in as well. Today I flew to an air strip called JB Golf today. I used to fly my Champ in there years ago. Never could get my RV in there. A superior pilot probably could have. It's one o...

I actually built an RV-7 emp and don't recall having any issues with it. I did as Brian said and built the HS first.

Here we go again!

Thanks guys! I'll try to take at least one more trip before the weather turns sour here.

Here is another, Why I built the Coyote story... I wanted to take one more camping trip this year before it got too cold. After all that's why I built this plane. I had not had a chance to take my son camping in the plane so this seemed like the best time to go. I put out the word on another forum I...

Wonderful that you could have that getaway! I'm looking forward to doing the same with my wife soon. Baby steps.

And the guy taking the pictures is really good!

Spike,
I'll put it on the agenda for one of these years.

Great pictures Brian! Nice looking S6. Even if it's a nosewheel.

Brian, Montana is a little far but I am going to try to go to the backcountry fly-in to Johnson Creek next year. Maybe you can fly over? I know that RV will get in to JC! I'm going camping at Gravelly Valley here in CA on Oct 1. John, Yeah, yeah. Kitfox is a fine machine and you'll like it... Until ...