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So, I’ll preface this with saying that it’s going to take a lot for me to walk away from my RV-8. But…. If the literature from ScaleWings is accurate, the experimental version of their SW51 Mustang replica will do; 180ktas on 6gph @ max cruise Rotax 915is 50 gal gas (extended tanks) 25 gal...

Hi all, I’m in the beginning stages of searching for my first “family airplane”. I’ve flown a Vans RV-8 for a few years, and have a significant amount of piston single experience. I’ve been looking at Mooney’s, mainly due to their ease of CG loading (compared to Bonanza’s) as well as the...

Item removed from an RV-8 for avionics upgrade. Newly upgraded from 430 to 430W in late 2018. Item comes will WAAS Antenna, Connectors, Tray. Does not have a yellow-tag. Will ship to an avionics shop of your choosing for evaluation. If the unit has any issues (it was 4.0 when removed, and...

Why are so few pilots interested in aircraft that are aerobatic, cross country machines? I come to that conclusion based on the lack of popularity of these machines on the market compared to “spam cans” that seat 2-4 people (in reality, not how many chairs are installed) and fly straight and...

Hey guys, Flew my first IFR trip in a civilian, steam gauge airplane today, and it was a blast. Good to knock the rust off the instrument skills. I had a question though. My filed route included LHS SLI KSNA. 20nm prior to LHS VOR ATC amended my route to LHS V459 SLI KSNA. For the life of...

Hey all, Been doing some reading online (dated 1999) that said there was motion to get T-34B's certified in the Aerobatic category vice the Utility category, bringing them to the same status as the T-34A, which for all intents and purposes is the same aircraft, minus some fuel system...

All, I'm looking at doing the SFO Bay Tour tomorrow in a T-34, just wondering if it's an established route I request from SFO Approach, or if there are any procedures with 'the bay tour'. I suspect it's just VFR around the bay, but wanted to see if there's any info out there before I...

What good flying books can everyone here recommend? For reference, probably my favorite aviation related piece of literature is The Intruders by Stephen Coonts. Great book that captures the essence of Naval Aviation. Any others out there? I have found it tough to find another writer who...

So, I've got a few questions regarding flight following. First, if I request flight following, am I obligated to inform approach of VFR climbs or descents, or deviations left and right of my course? Second, will approach hand me off to the Class C or D tower as they do when I file IFR...

For the DPI's here... A few questions; I know that military pilots are qualified for a restricted ATP with 750 hours. Does that 750 hours have to be in a military aircraft, or is it total time, civilian + military? Second, if I did take the ATP written, can DPI's issue "restricted...

Hi all, My friend owns a 1999 Lancair 320 Mk. II that he's been flying for the past 3 years. I recently bought into a share of the airplane, and we've been slowly working out some of the kinks in the plane. A recurring problem for us is that the alternator will begin to overcharge (~15 - 16...

A local FBO is trying to deny me the ability to fly because I use a Navy Medical Clearance (upchit) vice a 3rd class medical. Is there anything in the FARs that I could show them to clear this up? They say it's an issue because they're a Part 121 school? Insurance perhaps? This adds...

All, I am currently training for my CFI Initial in a C172RG and have a technique question to run by everyone: When flying the traffic pattern in a complex aircraft, do you teach to raise and lower the landing gear every lap in the pattern? I am inclined to teach lowering the gear when...

Hey all, New to the board and looking for some info on the F8L Falco. - Is there enough room for a 6'2" / 210lb pilot under a non-raised nustrini canopy? I've sat in a Lancair Legacy and 360 as reference points. - Are there any falco owners in the VA Beach area who could be bothered to...