I have a fair amount of tailwheel time, but since RVs are not really rough field machines, I couldn't see the point of having a tailwheel. I'm satisfied I made the right choice for me. If I build a bush plane, it will have the small wheel in back.
Congrats man. A lot of work, time and sweat goes into the first flight. The 8 was my first choice but wife didn't like back seat. Building a Mustang II, look forward to first flight myself, someday. Enjoy.
Music is "Smoothie Song" by Nickel Creek. A top notch "Newgrass" band. They've gone separate ways now, but the Mandolin player, Chris Thile still has a successful solo career.
Very nice, how did you decide on the tricycle gear vs. tail dragger?
tom110111 1 month ago
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I have a fair amount of tailwheel time, but since RVs are not really rough field machines, I couldn't see the point of having a tailwheel. I'm satisfied I made the right choice for me. If I build a bush plane, it will have the small wheel in back.
rv8orGuy 3 weeks ago
Beautiful!
Beautiful to see your wife smiling the whole build through too.
NomadRip 6 months ago
Double Eagle tower? Are you in Albuquerque?
jjohnston94 6 months ago
@jjohnston94 Yep
rv8orGuy 6 months ago
great work very inspiring!
corysallen 9 months ago
Congrats man. A lot of work, time and sweat goes into the first flight. The 8 was my first choice but wife didn't like back seat. Building a Mustang II, look forward to first flight myself, someday. Enjoy.
omtechxl 9 months ago
Incredible journey! Thanks for sharing...
Saint62781 10 months ago
The big grinn at the end tells it all.
westexpipeliner 1 year ago
Great video!
northroad1 1 year ago
Great job.
mdial2010 1 year ago
Well done on the buid and on the video. I saw the grin!
gearfinger 1 year ago
I love those cone heads... LOL
MetaView7 1 year ago
WOW! Thats an awesome plane you've built! How long did it take for you to build and how much did it cost you? By the way I am viewer 5001!
P.S (Nice Cat)
stevenesmond2 1 year ago
how much did this kit wind up costing? from start to finish?
chestateegold 1 year ago
Nice work, but I did not see the "RV" grin?
MarkSDCA 2 years ago
Oh, It's there! Last photo prior to the credits. Thanks for the kind words.
rv8orGuy 2 years ago
Grats on a very pretty airplane I cant wait to live the dream of building my own and taking it up on her first flight.
dbull78 2 years ago
Thanks for sharing your journey with us...Congrats, blue skies, and safe flying!
Saint62781 2 years ago
AWESOME!!!
Many congratulations
bnther36 2 years ago
Inspirational, thanks! Beautiful plane!
33jarhead88 2 years ago
this is my second time watching this vid...
enjoying every bit of it.
thanks for sharing !
MetaView7 2 years ago
Awesome video - loved the plane and the music! Congratulations on great project.
togadriver 2 years ago
That was just awesome. The video, the project, the effort, and expertise. My hat is off !
bbvonb2 2 years ago
Holy Shit! she said as you left the ground.
Nicely done!
loganpondbridge 3 years ago
Your hard work has paid off!
cjronde 3 years ago
Nice job...what is your background music?
mini841drifter 3 years ago
Music is "Smoothie Song" by Nickel Creek. A top notch "Newgrass" band. They've gone separate ways now, but the Mandolin player, Chris Thile still has a successful solo career.
rv8orGuy 3 years ago
Nice job !!!
what is your background music?
mini841drifter 3 years ago
Awesome. Just awesome. Good work, Guy & Meredith. Congratulations!
ThreeHeartsFarm 3 years ago