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New member
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 1:54 pm
by CESSNA180FL
Hello all,
I recently (10/08) started my RV-8 SB kit. I have completed the empenage and plan to order the wings and fuselage soon to aviod the 3-4% price increase eff Jan 1, 2009.
I found this site through a Google search and have enjoyed reading about others building experiences. I found the screw-up chronicals (sp) helpful in avioding some of listed mistakes. Unfortunately, I had made several mistakes before finding that thread. Good to know I'm not alone.
I hold an A&P that I earned while in college 20 years ago, but have not done much sheet metal work since. I am having the time of my life building the -8 and am very impressed with Van's and the quality of the kit. I hope to contribute to this great site. Fred Leeper RV-8
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 4:53 pm
by weezbad
Welcome aboard. you have chosen a well designed kit with an unbelievable following of builders from all realms of occupation.
good luck with your build.
would have posted some of those fancy welcome aboard signs and stuff but they seem to lock me up.
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 6:19 pm
by Lorin Dueck
So, I'll post them for weezbad...
.. and oh, yea - welcome aboard too...
Lorin D
RV-9A Fuse (SB)
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 7:05 pm
by Spike
Welcome! I am glad to have another in the group.
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 10:22 pm
by Wicked Stick
Great to see another 8 builder joining the group.
You will really like the new match hole 8 kit as well. It will save you a ton of time on the fuselage. I went slow build all the way as well so that I could spend the extra dough on prop and panel. I missed out on getting a match hole fuselage kit by about 6 months back when there was rumor of it being a reality. Still, I managed to build a pretty straight 8 on the horizontal ladder jig.
I'm getting ready to rivet the top front deck on and then start my canopy and fire-wall forward stuff. Hoping to be flying it come summer of 09.
Sounds like your already enjoying the journey too, welcome to the group.
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 10:56 pm
by lancef53
Small world--I have a C-180 and am building a RV-8 also.
You must have really good taste in planes
I just am getting going on the QB fuselage, hoping for a productive winter.
Lance
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 12:32 am
by svanarts
Welcome! You're in for an exciting journey.
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 1:36 pm
by cjensen
Welcome to RB Fred! Keep us updated on your progress...we like pics here!!
Post 'em often!
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 9:24 pm
by Dan A
Welcome. You will really enjoy your 8 when it is flying. I sure love mine!
Dan A
N742DA
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 1:42 pm
by dons
Welcome Fred. You are right about the thread of "less than ideal outcomes", it can be very useful, you'll find the people here are very willing to post and talk about them as well, which say a lot about just how great they are. Good luck on the project.
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 12:30 pm
by CESSNA180FL
Thanks for the welcome!! I will post some photos when I get a chance. Thanks, Fred