[WyoBob]

Originally Posted by billybarue

Couple things are really peeking my interest. Have you seen the specs on the "carbon Cub". 17' takeoff roll - no kidding. I think it has 2100 FPM to 8-10K. for the non-licensed it is the new light sport class so you can get into aviation without the hassle. I haven't kept up with anything aviation related.

I don't know how you guys scrape the time and have the patience for an airplane build. I have been sitting on a 65 mustang convertible and can't finish that thing up. A plane - I could never get that done. Nor would I trust myself in doing it. I built my airplanes mostly in the winter. In the spring, summer and early fall, I ran a yearling grazing operation which kept me busy. Of the 7 airplanes I owned, the one I had the most confidence in was the RV6. All I did on the plane in 475 hours of flying was change the oil and filter and put new tires on it. Never had any mechanical problems, not even cracked baffling. I just sold my 1972 Grand Prix that we bought new ($4,560). I was always going to restore it but decided building new airplanes was a better idea than restoring a car that got 10 mpg.BB

WyoBob