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@letsdiyeverything8010 3 жыл бұрын
That bird climbed like and angel longing for heaven! nice recovery on the landing. I'm sure they're buttery smooth now!
@omorin34 4 жыл бұрын
Working on mine right now. thanks for the inspiration. Looks like you went the full quick build route? I have decided to get the QB wings after I finish the fuse.
@quinnjim 4 жыл бұрын
That must be so rewarding! Got current in one pass too. Really nice.
@nancyhillger6901 4 жыл бұрын
Wow
@carnj001 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a trip. Looks like y'all had a blast.
@yodez3 4 жыл бұрын
It’s a thing of beauty. Nice work.👍
@garyvanremortel5218 4 жыл бұрын
Nice plane. I've been flying my 6A for 1100hrs.
@mikecrowley4275 5 жыл бұрын
Are you still flying? I live in Midland...
@mikehillger3209 4 жыл бұрын
Sure, still flying and having a great time!
@Sokeresa 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, Awesome plane you did a fantastic job!!! If its not too much to ask, can you please do a video showing the airplane in detail inside and out. I really liked your interior btw, i think thats near factory built quality from what i can see on this video, but yeah a little more airplane detail please, i cannot get over how amazing your build looks. Thank you and blue skies
@michaelsabella5924 5 жыл бұрын
Some talking or narration would be nice. You show a plane being built and very fast over time, then the first flight. Need some details here please
@Neilazbiker 5 жыл бұрын
Lands better with flaps. Darned cool airplane. Good job.
@ValentinoDagher 5 жыл бұрын
"Got a couple of landings for one" -golden
@fentontaylor9021 5 жыл бұрын
Great stuff, congratulations, well done!
@Stanislav-GL 6 жыл бұрын
Well done is better than well said)))
@sglynn55 6 жыл бұрын
Mike, great video. I'm within a month of my first flight on RV-7A. Watching yours was very interesting and informative. Congrats. Great Job.
@mikehillger1970 6 жыл бұрын
Very exciting! Good luck!
@gmcjetpilot 6 жыл бұрын
Nice Friend... "at least you got a couple of landings in, from one" and "there is no smoking hole in the ground" Ahaaaa friends.
@mikehillger3209 6 жыл бұрын
Actually, my Brother! Tailwheel pilot also.
@ArcheryHunt 7 жыл бұрын
🛫
@walterriely4032 7 жыл бұрын
Got the first half doz landings out of the way in one flight....lolol
@larrymacaluso9051 7 жыл бұрын
What an absolute joy to see the children enjoying flying with "Paw Paw", they will remember it all their lives. Justley is so cute, it looks like when she's afraid she closes her eyes. Good job Grandpa.
@mikehillger1970 7 жыл бұрын
We just got back from our second 2400 mile round trip to Oshkosh for Air venture 2017! Also made a 2800 mile round trip to Sun and Fun in Florida earlier this year alone with a trip to San Diego last year. The plane is doing great and has 255 hours on it now. I have replaced 1 auto pilot servo and repaired a crack in my engine baffles since this first flight.
@pomka03021988 7 жыл бұрын
It's my dream!
@олегЛогачев-ы7ы 7 жыл бұрын
Как и где купить такой кит.
@хачикгосударственный 7 жыл бұрын
олег Логачев здравствуйте Вы купили кит самолёта ?
@joslinnick 8 жыл бұрын
From what I have read, 2 1/2 years is a VERY short build time.
@dmithsmith5880 8 жыл бұрын
what is the difference between a 6 and a 7 ?
@mikehillger3209 8 жыл бұрын
The 7 is an upgraded kit that features computer design that pre punched most of the holes in the kit where the 6 kit required the builder to mark and drill them. The 7 has a slightly larger rudder, slightly more headroom in the cockpit, slightly higher payload, and 42 gal fuel capacity verses 38 gal for the 6. They tell me the 6 flies very close to the same and might even be a knot or two faster because of the smaller rudder! Oh, and about 10k more for the 7 if your looking to buy a used one!
@efox2001 8 жыл бұрын
Of the three, the last landing was the best! ;) I doubt I could have done any better. Nice looking plane!
@mikehillger1970 8 жыл бұрын
Yes, I had trouble getting it slowed down. I had trouble with the flaps so I had to land without them!
@dave4754 8 жыл бұрын
I have one of these in the garage and after watching your video so many fears were dispelled. Great job of first flight and that grin in the end tells it all! Thanks again from one builder to another it was great motivation to watch such a superb video production and some great piloting on the first flight!
@shorts_wx 8 жыл бұрын
Congrats Mike. Wonderful video and aircraft. Thanks for taking us along for the ride. Wonderful paint job too! I have my order form filled out for the empennage and am ready to begin my build process on an RV-8. Curious what power plant you selected for your build? Cheers!
@mikehillger3209 8 жыл бұрын
Sorry I waited this long to respond. I have a Lycoming IO-360 B1E out of a '76 Piper Arrow that was parted out because of spar corrosion. The owner had just overhauled the engine a year before and it had 75hrs SMOH. I have 150 hrs on it now and it is running great!
@arthurfletcher4702 8 жыл бұрын
Excellent Video. I have the RV8.
@SandhillGuitar 8 жыл бұрын
That was really great! I got a big grin when that thing hopped off the ground. Van's has too many interesting choices these days. Great looking aircraft!
@BODCampo 9 жыл бұрын
Very nice aircraft! Great job!
@alienxyt 9 жыл бұрын
Great job!!
@kianoushkhojastehbaghdar280 9 жыл бұрын
Where your compass is located?
@mikehillger3209 9 жыл бұрын
Directional Finder is included in the Dynon package and is on the screen. A handheld compass in my side pocket and my smartphone are my backups.
@kianoushkhojastehbaghdar280 9 жыл бұрын
So the airplane without a compass which is specifically calibrated for the indications of deviations is still airworthy to fly with? In reality you won't really need it but I was curious if it's a no go item.
@mikehillger3209 9 жыл бұрын
The Dynon DG HSI is pictured here... l.yimg.com/fz/api/res/1.2/ibDMvBAMkYma8z5yD7NE3w--/YXBwaWQ9c3JjaGRkO2g9MzU3O3E9OTU7dz01MDA-/www.dynonavionics.com/images/SkyView_HSI_Detailed_smaller.jpg and is a fully calibrated Directional Gyro. An old old fashioned wet compass or vertical card compass is not required for FAA airworthiness certificate. If for some reason the Dynon HSI fails, I feel 100% comfortable using the Avare navigation app on my phone as a backup. If it fails, I will use the handheld compass and land the airplane. My plane is not certified for IFR.
@kianoushkhojastehbaghdar280 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks loads for clarifying that. Safe flights and landings.
@av8rchase 9 жыл бұрын
How tall are you?
@mikehillger3209 9 жыл бұрын
+av8rchase 5'10".
@av8rchase 9 жыл бұрын
6'2" here, think I'd fit?
@mikehillger3209 9 жыл бұрын
Go here and read about tall pilots in a RV. www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=120490&highlight=tall
@av8rchase 9 жыл бұрын
Thx
@Graymenn 9 жыл бұрын
Is there a camera feeding the image on the left screen, or a digital image? Pretty cool is that because it is a tail dragger?
@mikehillger3209 9 жыл бұрын
+Smedley Butler The image on both screens is from the Dynon map Data Base. the GPS tells the computer where you are in relation to the map. The entire North America Data Base is on the Dynon and includes airport runways like the one you are seeing in the left screen. The Dynon Skyview also shows obstacles and traffic.
@mikehillger3209 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the compliments. The camera is mounted in the baggage compartment on a wooded mount I built in a hurry. You can see it in the last frame of the video when I did the thumbs up.....7 months later we have 80 hrs on it now and it is a wonderful plane! I hope to learn some simple aerobatics with it soon!
@JohnFranich 9 жыл бұрын
Very nice! How did you mount your camera?
@austingunn734 9 жыл бұрын
Beautiful aircraft! Congrats on your accomplishment!
@PedroChevallier 9 жыл бұрын
Subscribed!! I hope to see more videos soon!
@IrelandProductionsAK 9 жыл бұрын
I love your panel. very clean.
@genemacdonald3421 9 жыл бұрын
Great job! Thanks for sharing, beautiful plane