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Old 05-03-2010, 02:49 PM
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Default I can't believe I'm doing this...

Its a done deal now... No turning back! I faxed over my order form for the fuse kit... and even though my signature, website, and everything else says RV-7A.... you guessed it... I circled RV-7 on the order form. I have not a lick of TW time... never even rode in one! It all came down to this: The TW's look better, and when I flipped my coin, it landed on tails!

Boy, what have I done!!

Now I have to redesign my website.
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Old 05-03-2010, 02:58 PM
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Then there's no doubt that a tail wheel is truly where your heart lies!

You have simply offered yourself a challenge and after you have struggled and mastered it, you will have earned your sense of pride!
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Old 05-03-2010, 03:23 PM
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I'm doing the same thing...no TW time as of right now, but my heart says TW so thats what I'm doing. I have at least been up in an -8 though to see how it feels draggin that tail.

Dont forget to change your 'signature' too.
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Old 05-03-2010, 03:30 PM
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Been there - done that - never looked back.

You'll like the tailwheel.
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Old 05-03-2010, 03:52 PM
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I changed mine to a tailwheel after the fuse was done but before firwall forward was started. I had never flown a tailwheel and now have about 80 hours on mine. Best decision I ever made(with a plane that is).
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Old 05-03-2010, 03:57 PM
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Awesome!! I made the same choice when ordering my fuse...zero TW time then. I'm nearing first flight, and even with a minuscule 20 hours of TW time now (10 in a 7), I'm still REALLY excited, albeit a bit nervous, for first flight!!

I can't imagine you'll ever regret it Daniel!!
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Old 05-03-2010, 04:08 PM
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Awesome!! I made the same choice when ordering my fuse...zero TW time then. I'm nearing first flight, and even with a minuscule 20 hours of TW time now (10 in a 7), I'm still REALLY excited, albeit a bit nervous, for first flight!!

I can't imagine you'll ever regret it Daniel!!
Im waiting for your first flight Chad... I've been watching your progress via your website for quite some time now... you've saved me more times than you'll ever know!

Keep up the hard work!
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Old 05-03-2010, 05:04 PM
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Smile awesome!

It's great to see that you are building what you want.
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Old 05-03-2010, 05:09 PM
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Default 7 - 7a

I'm building a 7a, but I think the 7 looks cooler! The long and short of it is...
they're both 7's and both sooooooo cool! (as we all know)
All the best with your build, Dan.
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Old 05-03-2010, 05:22 PM
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Default I admire a guy whose up for a challenge!

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I have not a lick of TW time... never even rode in one! It all came down to this: The TW's look better, and when I flipped my coin, it landed on tails!

Boy, what have I done!!
I hereby predict that you will love it. Lighter, faster, better looking, and a pussy cat on the ground! What more could you ask for!
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