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CESSNA180FL · Post by **CESSNA180FL** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 1:54 pm

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

weezbad · Post by **weezbad** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 4:53 pm

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.

Lorin Dueck · Post by **Lorin Dueck** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 6:19 pm

So, I'll post them for weezbad...

.. and oh, yea - welcome aboard too...

Lorin D
RV-9A Fuse (SB)

Post by **Spike** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 7:05 pm

Welcome! I am glad to have another in the group.

Wicked Stick · Post by **Wicked Stick** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 10:22 pm

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.

lancef53 · Post by **lancef53** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 10:56 pm

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

svanarts · Post by **svanarts** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 12:32 am

Welcome! You're in for an exciting journey.

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 1:36 pm

Welcome to RB Fred! Keep us updated on your progress...we like pics here!!

Post 'em often!

Dan A · Post by **Dan A** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 9:24 pm

Welcome. You will really enjoy your 8 when it is flying. I sure love mine!
Dan A
N742DA

dons · Post by **dons** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 1:42 pm

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.

CESSNA180FL · Post by **CESSNA180FL** » Tue Dec 16, 2008 12:30 pm

Thanks for the welcome!! I will post some photos when I get a chance. Thanks, Fred