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1. 07:28 AM - Builders in Northern California (lui)
2. 10:01 AM - Rocket vs. RV-7 (Brian Dal Porto)
3. 12:02 PM - Re: Rocket vs. RV-7 (Elmshoot@aol.com)
4. 05:39 PM - Re: Rocket vs. RV-7 (nico css)
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| Subject: | Builders in Northern California |
--> Rocket-List message posted by: "lui" <8418signco@ev1.net>
Brian:
When I met John Harmon over the phone he asked me a few questions to
determine my expectations, time available to build, etc.
Based on our conversation, he recommended me to check the F-1 quick build
kit or buy one already built. The F-1 is a different airplane but with
some similarities. This has been the best advice John has given me. Even
a quick build takes some time to figure out a few things. If you don't
have much time to build or experience from other projects consider a quick
build or one already built. The bottom line: the best looking airplane in
the market and fast! - nothing near a RV.
L.
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> Time: 10:59:47 AM PST US
> From: "Brian Dal Porto" <bdalporto@sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Rocket-List: Builders in Northern California
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> --> Rocket-List message posted by: "Brian Dal Porto"
<bdalporto@sbcglobal.net>
>
> I am finally ready to take the plunge into a kit plane. I have narrowed my
choices
> to Harmon Rocket (#1) or an RV-7 (#2). But I still have concerns about how
> much more work a Rocket is than an RV-7. I would like to visit some one
building
> a rocket to take a look and talk about what's involved.
>
> Brian
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--> Rocket-List message posted by: "Brian Dal Porto" <bdalporto@sbcglobal.net>
A couple of years ago I got a ride in an RV-7 up at Van's. A couple of months ago
I flew down to Bakersfield and got a ride from John. Wow what a difference
in performance. Up until then I was convinced that a rocket wasn't that much faster
and it was harder to build so I knew the -7 was probably the way to go.
After that ride in a rocket I changed my mind. I want a rocket! That said I also
want to start my project with my eye's wide open and not through rose colored
glasses.
Brian
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| Subject: | Re: Rocket vs. RV-7 |
--> Rocket-List message posted by: Elmshoot@aol.com
Brian,
Pick up the phone and call the insurance companies and see if any will
underwrite you. I did and it was about a $4000 a year difference. That will buy
a
lot of fuel. And that is why I haven't begun any project. I am leaning toward a
-7 with a reworked Lycon motor.
Sparky
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| Subject: | Re: Rocket vs. RV-7 |
--> Rocket-List message posted by: "nico css" <nico@cybersuperstore.com>
Listening to you guys proposing the pros and cons of the 7 and the Rocket,
it appears to be a matter of taste. If you are content drilling holes in the
sky at any speed, the 7 will do. If the rate at which you drill those holes
matter a great deal, you have to pursue the Rocket. I fall into the latter
category. Regardless of the fuel, I'd much rather fly less and do it with a
glow in my cheeks, than buzz around disturbing some atmosphere.
My 2-bit's worth.
Nico
----- Original Message -----
From: <Elmshoot@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Rocket vs. RV-7
> --> Rocket-List message posted by: Elmshoot@aol.com
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> Brian,
> Pick up the phone and call the insurance companies and see if any will
> underwrite you. I did and it was about a $4000 a year difference. That
will buy a
> lot of fuel. And that is why I haven't begun any project. I am leaning
toward a
> -7 with a reworked Lycon motor.
> Sparky
>
>
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