Hi all
In a couple of other threads, I started asking questions about RV-4's before I bought one, then found one that was complete and flying, with a 180 hp in it, which was appealing. It was not so nice that I would be afraid to take things apart and start making changes. I need to learn about how these are built, and update it to what I might want (not sure what that is yet, but that will be part of the journey).
Happy to say that I received my new ride last week. I will need to get checked out for insurance and it needs those rear rudder pedals I mentioned in other threads. Since our flying season is almost over, I won't be airborne in it again this year. The seller did take me up when he first brought it here for me to see. As much as I have been in other RV's, I think I might have had the RV grin for the first time when I realized I might actually own one one day.
This thread was the start of my questions, in case some of you feel like we discussed this before, but now I think I will put updates to the rebuild process into this thread here to avoid a bunch of random threads going with my many questions that I anticipate.
I will be looking forward to input from those of you with experience in owning, building and or flying them. The plane first flew in 1984 so if I understand correctly, there will be a few updates that I can do. As I sat in it, looking around for ideas and changes that I might make, I felt overwhelmed with the idea of starting one from scratch! My hat is off to those of you with the focus and determination to do so. I view my plane as an ultimate fast build. It has flown with 500 hours, so tested, yet will need some updates and parts possibly redone to make it nice(r). I am hoping to have it airborne in the spring. Up here in Northern Canada, there is not a lot of flying off of grass strips anyways in the winter, so it will be a good time to get er done.
Attached is a few photos to give you an idea of what I am working with. I have always liked fixing up old stuff so will see what I can do with a homebuilt aircraft. I am not expecting to make it into a show plane, but do want something I am proud of. I think there is a lot of (enjoyable) work ahead of me.
Cheers all,
Shawn
In a couple of other threads, I started asking questions about RV-4's before I bought one, then found one that was complete and flying, with a 180 hp in it, which was appealing. It was not so nice that I would be afraid to take things apart and start making changes. I need to learn about how these are built, and update it to what I might want (not sure what that is yet, but that will be part of the journey).
Happy to say that I received my new ride last week. I will need to get checked out for insurance and it needs those rear rudder pedals I mentioned in other threads. Since our flying season is almost over, I won't be airborne in it again this year. The seller did take me up when he first brought it here for me to see. As much as I have been in other RV's, I think I might have had the RV grin for the first time when I realized I might actually own one one day.
This thread was the start of my questions, in case some of you feel like we discussed this before, but now I think I will put updates to the rebuild process into this thread here to avoid a bunch of random threads going with my many questions that I anticipate.
I will be looking forward to input from those of you with experience in owning, building and or flying them. The plane first flew in 1984 so if I understand correctly, there will be a few updates that I can do. As I sat in it, looking around for ideas and changes that I might make, I felt overwhelmed with the idea of starting one from scratch! My hat is off to those of you with the focus and determination to do so. I view my plane as an ultimate fast build. It has flown with 500 hours, so tested, yet will need some updates and parts possibly redone to make it nice(r). I am hoping to have it airborne in the spring. Up here in Northern Canada, there is not a lot of flying off of grass strips anyways in the winter, so it will be a good time to get er done.
Attached is a few photos to give you an idea of what I am working with. I have always liked fixing up old stuff so will see what I can do with a homebuilt aircraft. I am not expecting to make it into a show plane, but do want something I am proud of. I think there is a lot of (enjoyable) work ahead of me.
Cheers all,
Shawn