Recent content by Naruto

Wow guys, Thanks for all the great info. I ask my instructor where I got my PPL and he said he has no problem training me in my own RV. He is thinking about building one himself. If only he made more money as a instructor :D. Now I just have to find a DE willing to give me the checkride as...

Thanks again Chris, I bookmarked your site and it looks very informational to me. Thanks again.

I appreciate the advice Chris. I can't wait until my plans, tools and tail kit get here and I'm sure your right about wanting to go at it faster when the tail is done. Can you tell me which tool set you started with as I had a hard time deciding between the Avery and Isham tools? I went with...

Thanks for the info. I was debating to continue building or spend money on a instrument rating as I wanted to save money by using my own experimental for the IFR training. Now I can plan to continue building a get my rating later.

Ok, it perfectly legal training in a RV as long as there is a instructor willing to train you and sign of on you. Do you think a DE would have any issue in doing a checkride in one?

I am really into homebuilt planes and I'm currently a PPL. I want my instrument rating but I really want my own plane first. I have ordered a Vans RV 7A tail kit and plan to build a IFR panel. I anticipate building for a few years as I am in no rush. Can I use my RV7A to train for my IFR ticket...

What do you mean spamming? This is to promote aviation discussion so we can all learn from others. If its considered spamming then I apologize but I thought others would benefit from a healthy discussion.

Hi guys, I posted this at studentpilot.com and those over there have a different take on what should have be done. Since I am only a PPL and don't know squat about IFR flying, their responses make alot of sense also. Just some food for thought as people each have different interpretations on...

I fly out of Palwaukee and tower refers to the airport as "Executive" now. When you call up tower or ground, just say "executive tower" or "executive ground". They will answer to Palwaukee still but respond back by saying executive. I guess this is their way of hinting for you to start using...