---------------------------------------------------------- RVSouthEast-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 03/16/07: 7 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:02 AM - Re: Shop Note (Randy Utsey) 2. 07:00 AM - Re: Shop Note (Randy Pinkston) 3. 07:19 AM - Re: Shop Note (bburril) 4. 07:22 AM - Re: Shop Note (bburril) 5. 08:34 AM - Re: Shop Note (Ron Schreck) 6. 08:41 AM - Fw: Watson Farms March 17, 2007 (James Clark) 7. 12:44 PM - Re: Shop Note (bburril) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:02:46 AM PST US From: "Randy Utsey" Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Shop Note As a frequent Mooney flier (I'm building a 7) its nice to be able to stretch the legs when you are solo using the right side space and like Dale says, the empty seat for charts is nice especially if youl plan to fly IFR / BTW I don't think my wife would have been happy in the back of an 8 Randy Utsey RV-7 D.J. Distributing Co. 1429 Bryant St. Charlotte, NC 28208 800-585-4126 djdist@bellsouth.net www.djdist.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robbie Walker" Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 10:45 PM Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Shop Note > > > That thought has occurred to me also... assuming the seats in the 7 can > be built, um, robustly, um, it may be more comfortable solo... I'm > guessing not, though. > > On Mar 15, 2007, at 9:55 PM, Dale Ensing wrote: > >> >> >> An opposing view to Bill's......When I fly solo I really appreciate the >> space in the seat next to me for charts or whatever. Not behind me where >> it is of no use to me while flying. >> Dale Ensing >> 6A >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "bill crothers" >> To: >> Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 5:51 PM >> Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Shop Note >> >> >>> >>> >>> You are right about that! Most wives love the 6/7, >>> but if you are mostly solo, the 8 can't be beaten. We >>> all believe we have the Right choice...except maybe >>> Larry, can't figure him out. Maybe there's a little >>> wifely voice involved somewhere, tho I thnk Pam's good >>> w/ the 8. >>> --- Robbie Walker wrote: >>> >>>> I still haven't decided between the 7 & 8 yet!!!! >>>> Don't want to start a flame war, but any comments >>>> from the "gallerie >>>> l'peanuts"? >>>> I like the centerline positioning of the 8 (and the >>>> width) but the >>>> tip-up 7 visibility is really appealing too. >>>> >>>> I'm not sure I have the cojones to build 2 of them >>>> like Larry, so I'm >>>> hoping to pick the right one first. >>>> >>>> I'm leaning toward the 7 right now, because I don't >>>> think Greta will >>>> like sitting in the back no matter what she says >>>> now! >>>> >>>> Robbie >>>> >>>> On Mar 15, 2007, at 4:41 PM, Lenleg@aol.com wrote: >>>> >>>> > Go ahead and get that kit ordered !!! >>>> > >>>> > Len >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > In a message dated 3/15/2007 4:01:32 P.M. Eastern >>>> Daylight Time, >>>> > robbie@atlanticpkg.com writes: >>>> > This is a pic from last week. My live-in airplane >>>> shop will be dried >>>> > in by this weekend hopefully! >>>> > I should be able to start implementing the great >>>> shop suggestions >>>> > from this list very soon. >>>> > >>>> > Robbie Walker >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > http://www.matronic======================= >>>> > ====== >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out >>>> more about what's >>>> > free from AOL at AOL.com. >>>> > >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Don't get soaked. Take a quick peek at the forecast >>> with the Yahoo! Search weather shortcut. >>> http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#loc_weather >>> >>> >> >> >> >> >> > > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:00:07 AM PST US From: "Randy Pinkston" Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Shop Note I am 6.5 tall 253 lbs and own a 7a..... flown 8's and love it when flying solo, but I do fly 95 % of the time with someone ,,that's got a lot to have to do with owning a great airplane like vans offer..only thing you have to do is ask if anyone wants to ride and you will have a someone almost every time,,,& when you do it is a lot better having them beside you instead of behind you !!!! IF they freeze on the controls in the back seat you are in DEEP trouble also!!!!!!!! RANDY PINKSTON [KAFP] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Randy Utsey" Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 8:02 AM Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Shop Note > > As a frequent Mooney flier (I'm building a 7) its nice to be able to stretch > the legs when you are solo using the right side space and like Dale says, > the empty seat for charts is nice especially if youl plan to fly IFR / BTW I > don't think my wife would have been happy in the back of an 8 > > Randy Utsey RV-7 > D.J. Distributing Co. > 1429 Bryant St. > Charlotte, NC 28208 > 800-585-4126 > > djdist@bellsouth.net > www.djdist.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Robbie Walker" > To: > Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 10:45 PM > Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Shop Note > > > > > > > > That thought has occurred to me also... assuming the seats in the 7 can > > be built, um, robustly, um, it may be more comfortable solo... I'm > > guessing not, though. > > > > On Mar 15, 2007, at 9:55 PM, Dale Ensing wrote: > > > >> > >> > >> An opposing view to Bill's......When I fly solo I really appreciate the > >> space in the seat next to me for charts or whatever. Not behind me where > >> it is of no use to me while flying. > >> Dale Ensing > >> 6A > >> > >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "bill crothers" > >> To: > >> Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 5:51 PM > >> Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Shop Note > >> > >> > >>> > >>> > >>> You are right about that! Most wives love the 6/7, > >>> but if you are mostly solo, the 8 can't be beaten. We > >>> all believe we have the Right choice...except maybe > >>> Larry, can't figure him out. Maybe there's a little > >>> wifely voice involved somewhere, tho I thnk Pam's good > >>> w/ the 8. > >>> --- Robbie Walker wrote: > >>> > >>>> I still haven't decided between the 7 & 8 yet!!!! > >>>> Don't want to start a flame war, but any comments > >>>> from the "gallerie > >>>> l'peanuts"? > >>>> I like the centerline positioning of the 8 (and the > >>>> width) but the > >>>> tip-up 7 visibility is really appealing too. > >>>> > >>>> I'm not sure I have the cojones to build 2 of them > >>>> like Larry, so I'm > >>>> hoping to pick the right one first. > >>>> > >>>> I'm leaning toward the 7 right now, because I don't > >>>> think Greta will > >>>> like sitting in the back no matter what she says > >>>> now! > >>>> > >>>> Robbie > >>>> > >>>> On Mar 15, 2007, at 4:41 PM, Lenleg@aol.com wrote: > >>>> > >>>> > Go ahead and get that kit ordered !!! > >>>> > > >>>> > Len > >>>> > > >>>> > > >>>> > > >>>> > In a message dated 3/15/2007 4:01:32 P.M. Eastern > >>>> Daylight Time, > >>>> > robbie@atlanticpkg.com writes: > >>>> > This is a pic from last week. My live-in airplane > >>>> shop will be dried > >>>> > in by this weekend hopefully! > >>>> > I should be able to start implementing the great > >>>> shop suggestions > >>>> > from this list very soon. > >>>> > > >>>> > Robbie Walker > >>>> > > >>>> > > >>>> > > >>>> > > >>>> > > >>>> > > >>>> > > >>>> > > >>>> > http://www.matronic======================= > >>>> > ====== > >>>> > > >>>> > > >>>> > > >>>> > > >>>> > > >>>> > AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out > >>>> more about what's > >>>> > free from AOL at AOL.com. > >>>> > > >>>> > >>>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> Don't get soaked. Take a quick peek at the forecast > >>> with the Yahoo! Search weather shortcut. > >>> http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#loc_weather > >>> > >>> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:19:00 AM PST US From: "bburril" Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Shop Note Enough,build one or the other.If you don,t like it, sell and build another. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Repucci" Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 9:33 PM Subject: RE: RVSouthEast-List: Shop Note > > One other BIG advantage to the SbS RV is the amount of panel room it > gives you. > > It is kind of lost on my VFR ship but for those who are building an Air > Bus, this is a good thing. > > Bill R. > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of > Charlie England > Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 11:24 PM > To: rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com > Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Shop Note > > > --> > > Robbie Walker wrote: >> I still haven't decided between the 7 & 8 yet!!!! >> Don't want to start a flame war, but any comments from the "gallerie >> l'peanuts"? >> I like the centerline positioning of the 8 (and the width) but the >> tip-up 7 visibility is really appealing too. >> >> I'm not sure I have the cojones to build 2 of them like Larry, so I'm >> hoping to pick the right one first. >> >> I'm leaning toward the 7 right now, because I don't think Greta will >> like sitting in the back no matter what she says now! >> >> Robbie > Hi Robbie, > > I've flown a -4 off & on since '94, but I'm building a -7. For me, SxS > won out because for me, giving rides is much more fun in a SxS plane > (Swift time prior to the -4 for comparison). Also, x-country cockpit > duties a bit more convenient due to the room in a SxS. CG a bit easier > to manage, etc. > > Having said that, both the other builders who live on our strip built > -8's. > > Neither will handle like the -4, though. :-( > > Good luck with your decision.... > > Charlie > Slobovia Outernational Airport > flying -4 (purchased) > tipup -7 in the oven > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 07:22:06 AM PST US From: "bburril" Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Shop Note Cappy, I;am still waiting for my ride also.I guess sence we hauled him around and we have an airplane we don,t need a ride. ----- Original Message ----- From: Ron Schreck To: rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 11:13 PM Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Shop Note You don't have to ask' Smokey ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve Glasgow To: rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 8:57 PM Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Shop Note When do I get a ride. Cappy ----- Original Message ----- From: Ron Schreck To: rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 8:50 PM Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Shop Note Get her a ride in an -8 and see how she likes it. If she does, I guarantee you will. My back seat is open quite often. Smokey ----- Original Message ----- From: Robbie Walker To: rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 4:55 PM Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Shop Note I still haven't decided between the 7 & 8 yet!!!! Don't want to start a flame war, but any comments from the "gallerie l'peanuts"? I like the centerline positioning of the 8 (and the width) but the tip-up 7 visibility is really appealing too. I'm not sure I have the cojones to build 2 of them like Larry, so I'm hoping to pick the right one first. I'm leaning toward the 7 right now, because I don't think Greta will like sitting in the back no matter what she says now! Robbie On Mar 15, 2007, at 4:41 PM, Lenleg@aol.com wrote: Go ahead and get that kit ordered !!! Len In a message dated 3/15/2007 4:01:32 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, robbie@atlanticpkg.com writes: This is a pic from last week. My live-in airplane shop will be dried in by this weekend hopefully! I should be able to start implementing the great shop suggestions from this list very soon. Robbie Walker http://www.matronic================== ============ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- AOL now offers free email to everyone. 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Smokey ----- Original Message ----- From: bburril To: rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 11:21 AM Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Shop Note Cappy, I;am still waiting for my ride also.I guess sence we hauled him around and we have an airplane we don,t need a ride. ----- Original Message ----- From: Ron Schreck To: rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 11:13 PM Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Shop Note You don't have to ask' Smokey ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve Glasgow To: rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 8:57 PM Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Shop Note When do I get a ride. Cappy ----- Original Message ----- From: Ron Schreck To: rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 8:50 PM Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Shop Note Get her a ride in an -8 and see how she likes it. If she does, I guarantee you will. My back seat is open quite often. Smokey ----- Original Message ----- From: Robbie Walker To: rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 4:55 PM Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Shop Note I still haven't decided between the 7 & 8 yet!!!! Don't want to start a flame war, but any comments from the "gallerie l'peanuts"? I like the centerline positioning of the 8 (and the width) but the tip-up 7 visibility is really appealing too. I'm not sure I have the cojones to build 2 of them like Larry, so I'm hoping to pick the right one first. I'm leaning toward the 7 right now, because I don't think Greta will like sitting in the back no matter what she says now! Robbie On Mar 15, 2007, at 4:41 PM, Lenleg@aol.com wrote: Go ahead and get that kit ordered !!! Len In a message dated 3/15/2007 4:01:32 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, robbie@atlanticpkg.com writes: This is a pic from last week. My live-in airplane shop will be dried in by this weekend hopefully! 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Please continue to email me at james@nextupventures.com . ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 12:44:05 PM PST US From: "bburril" Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Shop Note Well i know i will have to ride over there.I'am sure you won't come get me. ----- Original Message ----- From: Ron Schreck To: rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 10:33 AM Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Shop Note Ben, You DO have to ask! Smokey ----- Original Message ----- From: bburril To: rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 11:21 AM Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Shop Note Cappy, I;am still waiting for my ride also.I guess sence we hauled him around and we have an airplane we don,t need a ride. ----- Original Message ----- From: Ron Schreck To: rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 11:13 PM Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Shop Note You don't have to ask' Smokey ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve Glasgow To: rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 8:57 PM Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Shop Note When do I get a ride. Cappy ----- Original Message ----- From: Ron Schreck To: rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 8:50 PM Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Shop Note Get her a ride in an -8 and see how she likes it. If she does, I guarantee you will. My back seat is open quite often. Smokey ----- Original Message ----- From: Robbie Walker To: rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 4:55 PM Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Shop Note I still haven't decided between the 7 & 8 yet!!!! Don't want to start a flame war, but any comments from the "gallerie l'peanuts"? I like the centerline positioning of the 8 (and the width) but the tip-up 7 visibility is really appealing too. I'm not sure I have the cojones to build 2 of them like Larry, so I'm hoping to pick the right one first. I'm leaning toward the 7 right now, because I don't think Greta will like sitting in the back no matter what she says now! Robbie On Mar 15, 2007, at 4:41 PM, Lenleg@aol.com wrote: Go ahead and get that kit ordered !!! Len In a message dated 3/15/2007 4:01:32 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, robbie@atlanticpkg.com writes: This is a pic from last week. My live-in airplane shop will be dried in by this weekend hopefully! 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