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gyoung
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Location: Republic of Texas
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 Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 9:46 am Post subject: Welcome back |
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Matt,
I've seen a lot of questions from you on the RV-8 and you've got a -8 S/N in
your signature. Did you give up your -4 and start on a -8? Inquiring minds
and all... At any event, welcome back to the active building world.
Regards,
Greg Young - Houston (DWH)
RV-6 N6GY - project Phoenix
Navion N5221K - just an XXL RV-6A
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Matt Dralle
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Joined: 08 Nov 2005
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Location: Livermore CA USA
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| Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 8:56 am Post subject: Welcome back |
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At 10:40 AM 7/22/2008 Tuesday, you wrote:
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Matt,
I've seen a lot of questions from you on the RV-8 and you've got a -8 S/N in
your signature. Did you give up your -4 and start on a -8? Inquiring minds
and all... At any event, welcome back to the active building world.
Regards,
Greg Young - Houston (DWH)
RV-6 N6GY - project Phoenix
Navion N5221K - just an XXL RV-6A
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Hi Greg/All,
For various reasons I've put the old RV-4 project on hold and have started a new RV-8 QB project. The -8' tail is done and the rest is suppose to arrive next month. My hope is to get the -8 in the air quickly, maybe flying as early as next Summer.
On a side note, it is almost unbelievable how much better Van's kits are now compared to the circa 1988 RV-4 kit. Wow. The pre-punch is amazing and the fit is perfect. It really is a testament to Van's and his dedication to making his products better. As a point of reference, it took me 240 hours to build the RV-4 tail and about 120 hours to build the RV-8 tail. And, the RV-8 tail cosmetically is near perfect. Granted, some of that has to do with experience (riveting skill), but most of it has to do with Van's kits.
I really like Van's Internet support these days too. You can send an email to support with a couple of pictures attached and a description of your problem, and I generally find an excellent response in my email the next morning. Parts ordering from the online catalog is just as efficient. I found that parts are shipped the next business day without exception. I really like that every part in the kit can be found in the online order/search. Very cool. Don't mean to be preaching to the choir, but building is just so much more of a pleasure now.
In any case, I've attached a picture of my -8 instrument panel layout. Those are the new 3D HX GRT EFIS models, and Vertical Power's sweet VP-200 electrical system. Power will likely be one of the new IO-390's with a CS prop.
Feels good to be back!
Matt Dralle
RV-8 # 82880
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david.nelson(at)pobox.com
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| Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:55 am Post subject: Welcome back |
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Hi Matt,
Welcome back to this crazy and rewarding thing that we do!  What
make/model is the entertainment system? What influenced your decision?
Thank you,
/\/elson
Austin, TX
RV-7A Tip-Up - Canopy Side Skirts
~~ Lately my memory seems to be like a steel trap .... without any spring.
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On Wed, 23 Jul 2008, Matt Dralle wrote:
| Quote: | Hi Greg/All,
For various reasons I've put the old RV-4 project on hold and have
started a new RV-8 QB project. The -8' tail is done and the rest is
suppose to arrive next month. My hope is to get the -8 in the air
quickly, maybe flying as early as next Summer.
On a side note, it is almost unbelievable how much better Van's kits are
now compared to the circa 1988 RV-4 kit. Wow. The pre-punch is amazing
and the fit is perfect. It really is a testament to Van's and his
dedication to making his products better. As a point of reference, it
took me 240 hours to build the RV-4 tail and about 120 hours to build
the RV-8 tail. And, the RV-8 tail cosmetically is near perfect.
Granted, some of that has to do with experience (riveting skill), but
most of it has to do with Van's kits.
I really like Van's Internet support these days too. You can send an
email to support with a couple of pictures attached and a description of
your problem, and I generally find an excellent response in my email the
next morning. Parts ordering from the online catalog is just as
efficient. I found that parts are shipped the next business day without
exception. I really like that every part in the kit can be found in the
online order/search. Very cool. Don't mean to be preaching to the
choir, but building is just so much more of a pleasure now.
In any case, I've attached a picture of my -8 instrument panel layout.
Those are the new 3D HX GRT EFIS models, and Vertical Power's sweet
VP-200 electrical system. Power will likely be one of the new IO-390's
with a CS prop.
Feels good to be back!
Matt Dralle
RV-8 # 82880
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