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Random Griz Aviation Musings

Ok. So yesterday I joined you GA flyers and was able to ferry my purchase from OK01 to M01.
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It reminded me of flying T-34s. Well, except the P Factor, constant trimming, having a clue, scared to die, and having an instructor yelling at me. But yup, just like 26 years ago.
 
FrankTheTank said:
Ok. So yesterday I joined you GA flyers and was able to ferry my purchase from OK01 to M01.
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It reminded me of flying T-34s. Well, except the P Factor, constant trimming, having a clue, scared to die, and having an instructor yelling at me. But yup, just like 26 years ago.
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Very cool, it what’s that thing on the bottom below the prop? I thought RVs were tail draggers!
 
Griz882 said:
Very cool, it what’s that thing on the bottom below the prop? I thought RVs were tail draggers!
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’A’s are nose wheel. RV-8A. Initially I was looking at tail draggers but came across this one. And after talking with lots of friends, think “though no bragging rights” I think the tricycle gear will fit what I want better.
 
Griz882 said:
Very cool, it what’s that thing on the bottom below the prop? I thought RVs were tail draggers!
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I think its an RV-8A which in Van's nomenclature means is tricycle gear. Beautiful airplane and the three-bladed C/S prop is a nice upgrade. I did the "build an RV" workshop at Oshkosh last year and was impressed at the quality of the kit. A tremendous airplane for the money. @FrankTheTank is demonstrating life well lived!
 
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RV-8 is my dream light civil aircraft.
 
Is that a MT Prop? I don't see the prop controller, but maybe it's something different than what I'm looking for.
 
Ahh. It didn't quite look like a MT Prop, but it didn't look like a Sensinich/McCauley/etc.
 
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