Gorilla
King of Belize
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- Nov 9, 2005
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Here's the situation, guys. I'm very close to pulling the trigger on an RV-8 QB kit. I'm not the fastest builder, and I suspect it'll be a few years before she flies, even the QB.
I need recommendations for a 2-seat taildragger that I can fly, and gain experience in, while the kit is underway. I live on a 2,500' grass strip. The airplane needs to be relatively docile. Doesn't need to be fast, just capable of safe performance. I am 6'3", 220 lb. my wife is 6', my son is 6'4" (at 15 years old!) so it needs to be able to lift our butts safely on hotter DFW days.
I haven't flown piston in 20 years. I'm planning on hiring a CFI for quite a few hours to get the taildragger endorsement, and get myself back up to speed in the GA world before launching off with family and friends.
ALL recommendations appreciated. Super Cub? Luscomb? T-craft? Decathlon? That's the kind of stuff I'm looking for... Thanks!
I need recommendations for a 2-seat taildragger that I can fly, and gain experience in, while the kit is underway. I live on a 2,500' grass strip. The airplane needs to be relatively docile. Doesn't need to be fast, just capable of safe performance. I am 6'3", 220 lb. my wife is 6', my son is 6'4" (at 15 years old!) so it needs to be able to lift our butts safely on hotter DFW days.
I haven't flown piston in 20 years. I'm planning on hiring a CFI for quite a few hours to get the taildragger endorsement, and get myself back up to speed in the GA world before launching off with family and friends.
ALL recommendations appreciated. Super Cub? Luscomb? T-craft? Decathlon? That's the kind of stuff I'm looking for... Thanks!