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Steve Glasgow

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 674

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 4:48 am Post subject: A Tough Decision

After three years building and five years flying my RV-8, I have decided to

move into Light Sport aviation.



I will always cherish the memories of RV’s and all they have to offer.



After spending months researching Builder Liability Issues, I have decided

to donate Cappy’s Toy to an Aviation Museum.



The museum has offered to create an Experimental Aircraft Section featuring

Cappy’s Toy.  It is heartwarming to know Cappy’s Toy will forevermore be

representing Experimental Aviation, and that I have found a good home for

her.



The museum has agreed to accept Cappy’s Toy without the engine, engine

accessories, NAV/COM GNC 300XL, transponder GTX 327, autopilot Trio Avionics

EZ Pilot and 5 point airline type seat belts.



The expected delivery date is September 15, 2008.



In addition to a tax deduction, the sale of these items will enable me to

re-coup some of the losses incurred from not selling the airplane outright.



If you are interested in a proven complete functioning power plant package

with less than 450 hours for your project, or any of the other items, please

give me a call.



Engine and Engine Accessories



Superior XP 360:  0-360 A1A2, 180 HP

Main Alternator:  B&C Specialty Products, L-40 with LR3C voltage regulator

Standby Alternator:  B&C Specialty Products, SD-8 with SB1B-14 voltage

regulator, mounted in the Suction Pump engine case pad

Starter:  B&C Specialty Products, BC315, Light Weight

Top Ignition:  Light Speed Plasma II, with built in Crank Sender

Bottom Ignition:  Slick 4000 Magneto with Impulse Coupler, mounted in the

Left Magneto engine case pad

Carburetor:  Precision Airmotive MA4-5

Oil Filter Adapter:  B&C BC7000

Oil Cooler:  Stewart Warner

Exhaust:  Viterman



Package Cost New $29,500.        Price $19,000



Steve Glasgow-Cappy

N123SG  RV-8

Cappy's Toy

3931 Melchor Avenue

Charlotte, NC

willfly(at)carolina.rr.com

704-362-0005 Home

704-281-7884 Cell

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Steve Glasgow-Cappy
Cappy's Toy
RV-8 N123SG

garrys(at)tampabay.rr.com
Guest

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 9:06 am Post subject: A Tough Decision

Cappy,



Since you're moving into Light Sport, have you considered a Light Sport RV? 

Jay Kurtz at Lakeland South (FL) has developed mods for an RV 9A which 

qualify it for Light Sport status.  He is a DAR too.



Garry Stout



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Steve Glasgow

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 674

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 11:23 am Post subject: A Tough Decision

Hi Gary,

  

 I have not decided on which LSA yet, and am looking for a partner this time  around.  But no matter what if it is experimental my name won't be on the  name plate as builder.  I think I'm looking for something high wing this  time around.  

 Steve Glasgow-Cappy

N123SG  RV-8

Cappy's Toy

704-362-0005  Home

704-281-7884 Cell



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Cappy's Toy
RV-8 N123SG

Larry Bowen

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 802
Location: NC, USA

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 1:26 pm Post subject: A Tough Decision

I'm sure you are heart broken to see it go, but at least it's going to a good home...  Best of luck with your next project.

--

Larry Bowen

Larry(at)BowenAero.com

http://BowenAero.com

  



On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 3:18 PM, Steve Glasgow <willfly(at)carolina.rr.com (willfly(at)carolina.rr.com)> wrote:

[quote]        Hi Gary,

  

 I have not decided on which LSA yet, and am looking for a partner this time  around.  But no matter what if it is experimental my name won't be on the  name plate as builder.  I think I'm looking for something high wing this  time around.  

 Steve Glasgow-Cappy

N123SG  RV-8

Cappy's Toy



704-362-0005  Home

704-281-7884 Cell

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Larry Bowen
RV-8 SOLD,
RV-7QB in progress...

ddavenport5(at)nc.rr.com
Guest

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 2:15 pm Post subject: A Tough Decision

I gotta tell you, Cappy. I don't think anyone saw this coming. Care to share 

what spooked you so bad about selling Cappy's Toy?



David davenport

RV-6 N168DD



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Steve Glasgow

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 674

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 3:35 pm Post subject: A Tough Decision

HI David,

  

 I wouldn't call it spooked as much as concerned. It's called builder  liability.  You can mitigate it but you can't avoid it. 

 Feel free to call if you want all the details.

  

 Cappy 

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Cappy's Toy
RV-8 N123SG

Steve Glasgow

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 674

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 3:37 pm Post subject: A Tough Decision

Thanks Larry.  Cappy

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Steve Glasgow-Cappy
Cappy's Toy
RV-8 N123SG

Demeylor(at)AOL.COM
Guest

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 6:52 pm Post subject: A Tough Decision

Cappy sorry to see your 8 go. Let me know if you ever need a lift.  Dean

  

  In a message dated 7/25/2008 7:38:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  willfly(at)carolina.rr.com writes:

 [quote]   Thanks Larry.  Cappy

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bill(at)repucci.com
Guest

Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 1:26 pm Post subject: A Tough Decision

Garry,



I would like to read about his LSA mods for the -9A, could you send me a

link.



Call me a doubting Thomas because that is what I am.



My -9 (tail dragger tip-up) is the lightest combination, according to Van's

and without paint and the small engine (O-290-D2) my empty weight is 990

lbs.  To fit under the LSA 1320 lb weight limit you would have to come in

two to three hundred pounds under that.



Say he used a Rotax 912S, which comes in around 140 lbs installed vs. 264

for my engine, that reduces the empty weight by 124 lbs to 866.  Even then,

after filling the tanks (228 lbs), you have just 226 lbs worth of useful

load.



Sure that will qualify as an LSA but it might not be useful.



There are much better LSA's out there that worth looking at than a highly

modified RV-9A and I suspect, correction, I know Cappy is looking at all of

his options.



Cappy, your move out of your -8 has to be a tough one but as you know, there

are so many other fun aircraft out there that qualify as LSA's, both old and

new, I'm sure you will have a blast and with much less headaches, cost, etc.

Let me know if you need help with Cappy's Toy.

 

Bill

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bburril(at)carolina.rr.co
Guest

Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 3:10 pm Post subject: A Tough Decision

Bill, it looks like you and nora are going to be on a diet,and i guess tork 

is sol.

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garrys(at)tampabay.rr.com
Guest

Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 4:48 pm Post subject: A Tough Decision

Sorry Bill, I don't think Jay Kurtz has a website or any published info on 

his LSA RV-9A.  I believe he built his as challenge to himself.  His plane 

was at Sun N'Fun, and the Sebring LSA Expo.  He is more than willing to 

spread the wealth but isn't out marketing his design.



What I do know is that he is using either an O-290 or an O-235 engine. 

Definitely not a Rotax.  He has minimal paint, minimal instruments, minimal 

interior and I believe among other things he is using titanium gear legs. 

Lots of other lightening things too.



As to a contact, I'd suggest emailing the South Lakeland Airpark (X49).  Jay 

is the FBO operator, such as it is.  (Small airport).



Best regards,



Garry Stout



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