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My one experience with right-seat in a RV-6 tri-gear was that getting in wasn't a big problem, gravity helps, but getting out was a task for a gymnast. I couldn't stand up and I somehow had to get my

I have a bunch of time in RV variants, and I can attest to the fact that they are fine airplanes. BUT, i wouldn’t swap my Tailwind for any of them. One of the main reasons, which may surprise you,

An RV is a spam can. A Tailwind is an aeroplane. Full stop. And yes, I do have an RV-3 project. [email protected]> wrote:

Jim, Just saw that plane on the Vans RV forum.? Nice looking and interesting engine air intake system.? ?It was great that you helped him do the first flight. Keith

Jim, That is great.? ?Sounds like the builder did a really good job with baffling/cooling set up. Yes the RVs are nice airplanes and handle very nice.? I am always amazed had how slow they fly and

Famous last words of a soon to be gps cripple [email protected]> wrote:

Way to go Jim Red Sent: Monday, April 21, 2025 3:39 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [TailwindForum] RV's Forgot to mention it is all electric, no round gages. So I am now

Forgot to mention it is all electric, no round gages. So I am now qualified to be a "child of the magenta line". I remain capable of flying coast to coast with a chart and compass, no avionics.

A short trip over to the dark side. Yesterday I did the initial test flight on a new RV6(taildragger) with 0 320 and Hartzell Constant speed prop. I really like the airplane. Six flights in two days.

3 aircraft from our airport in Hartford Wi, flew to Portage on this Wednesday. We called the Hitching post and no one answered. They have been having staffing issues for the last few years. We were

Jim, We eat at the Hitching Post Cafe which is off approach end of runway? 04.? ?It was great.? Apparently there is still some talk of closing the airport.? About a year ago it looked very bad.?

Keith, it's beginning to sound like Watertown in July! [email protected]> wrote:

Keith- Where do you eat at Portage? Is there still talk that Portage in going to close? When I was driving I used to stay in Portage and drive to Oshkosh and always checked out the airport. The year

That’s a good looking Plane Karl! Thanks for the picture Keith. [email protected]> wrote:

Hi Merle, Thank you for your response, please let me know how much you are looking to sell them for and I will either Venmo you or pay you on PayPal and will send you the shipping label. Thank you

I have a set of RV6 flanges. I did not use them as the holes in my gear legs didn't match where I wanted the calipers. You might be able to use them since everything is

FINALLY!!? Today we had a day with reasonable temps and light winds.? ?A group of us have been doing Ad Hoc? fly outs on the spur of the moment.? Today we met at Portage WI? (C47) for

Ahmed, a good bit of thought and engineering went into making mine. I made drawings of them but that was years ago and can't find them right now, they are made of just mild steel and all the drilled

I still buy parts from the Vans Store all the time. I just picked up some propeller spinner parts I need. In the check out, you just mark the block that states it is “Not for an aircraft”.

I’ve had no trouble buying small parts from them but it has been a while. [email protected]> wrote: