Buying a New Van's RV-7 | The Ultimate Cross Country & Aerobatic Homebuilt Airplane

[@ryannelson113]

Congrats on the RV! Paint schemes are always polarising between individuals and I gotta say, I for one, quite like it. Also, to fill the void on the right side of the panel, consider adding a cubbyhole. That should give you some easy access storage. Add in a USB charger port and you have the perfect spot to store/charge up phones/camera equipment etc whilst on route (and snacks...can't forget snacks...). See you on frequency, happy flying!

[@ThomasMarrow]

Thanks Ryan! I have definitely been getting the polarising reactions to the scheme as well haha. To make it something more of my own, I will be respraying her in January next year. I have had some thoughts on what to do in the open panel space! There is a USB next my seat and also pockets under my arm rests. A cubby sounds like a good idea though!

[@ryannelson113]

@ThomasMarrow Fantastic! Looking forward to seeing the result👌

[@109grob]

Congratulations the RV7 is a fantastic machine and that's a stunning example! Many great adventures!

[@ThomasMarrow]

Thank you!! I see that IKP used to be your aerie?

[@109grob]

@@ThomasMarrow Yes she was, great aerie and glad shes gone to a good home and being enjoyed! Currently flying a 7 as well, can't go wrong with any of the RV's!

[@ThomasMarrow]

@@109grob Nice! Which 7 is yours? Will keep ears out over the radio

[@wynandjnr]

Welcome to Eagle’s neighbour. Enjoy the RV. Magic machine. Congrats.

[@ThomasMarrow]

@@wynandjnr let’s go fly together Wynand! What are you flying?

[@wynandjnr]

@ We have a Cherokee 235 - ZS-DVA. Sounds like a plan.

[@mikewaller8994]

Paint scheme awesome. Love the idea of merging bush planes with the RV community! Half way through our RV7. So will also make the move from a small Kitfox to the RV :)

[@ThomasMarrow]

@@mikewaller8994 amazing Mike! Keep me posted on your progress

[@vincentmolloy5660]

Congrats Tom. Nice plane. Well done.

[@ThomasMarrow]

Thanks Vince!

[@donavanbailey360]

Nice plane Thomas

[@garyshephard3795]

Looking forward to get some photos of her!

[@ThomasMarrow]

Definitely planning on visiting more fly ins with her!

[@stephenryan747]

Great to see this finally on the channel, almost as good as seeing it fly around Petit the day you brought it in there. Nice that you got the engine issues sorted. Hopeful a simple (and cheap) fix. You hinted at a mag issue mid video?

[@ThomasMarrow]

Yes, all is sorted. It was the left mag that failed and needed to be overhauled. Flying like a dream now though!

[@kabelompurwana4484]

Congrats!

[@ThomasMarrow]

Thanks Kabelo!!

[@owencardew]

About time! Wonder if that's going to get you to fly up and Explore Malawi :P

[@ThomasMarrow]

Malawi is first on the list! Just need to get my head around the paperwork 😂

[@owencardew]

@@ThomasMarrow I'll even do the paperwork if I have to!

[@ThomasMarrow]

@ you’ve got a deal!

[@iandonaldson8477]

I would like to know who did the paint job😊 very nice 9

[@ThomasMarrow]

Not so sure! I think it must have been the builder. The flames and horse are a vinyl application. The paint underneath was very nicely done.

[@waterbuck]

I think the paint scheme is pretty cool. Although painted like an Atlas Cheetah or British Spitfire would be pretty cool.

[@ThomasMarrow]

Will definitely do a full video on the paint scheme ideas!

[@ClearedAsFiled]

Thomas,Awesome plane ... congratulations.....what happened to IDH....?

[@ThomasMarrow]

IDH is still with me! Hopefully a video with her next week 🤞

[@ClearedAsFiled]

@ThomasMarrow that would be awesome.....the Safari is my favorite plane..!

[@skeletonfunfair]

Love the Lycoming engine, just keep that thing well maintained, they cost ALLOT more to fix than a Rotax.

[@ThomasMarrow]

I know! It is of course down to all the parts being certified. That C word is very expensive 🤣

[@doitTD]

i'm interested to know what you do for a living?

[@thepadonthepondbythescum]

Awesome paint job actually. Too bad about the tail...

[@ThomasMarrow]

I’m sure it had some significance to the previous owner but I need to make her my own! Will hopefully do a video on the repaint process in the new year

[@brendankrebs4867]

Congratulations on the RV 7 i yous to work at aircraft assembly center but i left just before the start of the billing of the plane but sorry to say and not to brag that RV7 would of come out much better than it did if i did say on there but you never know what you got till you lose the standard of experience. the rudder is not from the previous oner it was from bad workmanship after i left the company .

[@ThomasMarrow]

Sheesh Brendan - would like to chat more about this!

[@brendankrebs4867]

@ThomasMarrow we can. I now work at 43 Air school I do all the 2000Hr rebuild on the school's fleet. The guy who had some time in building your plane also works with me he will know more about the building of the the plane .

[@ThomasMarrow]

@@brendankrebs4867 I am in Knysna/Plett over December. Might pop through to PA - will let you know

[@brendankrebs4867]

@ThomasMarrow look forward in meeting you and to see the plane and I have just mentioned it to Mario who built the plane he is looking forward to see it again.