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Hey guys,
I'm looking for suggestions for an aerobatic ride to take me through sportsman, perhaps intermediate (beyond would be even better).
I'm 6'5", currently 237#s (down from 296 for this purpose) and plan to be 225# by the time I'm ready.
Budget, well, as most, I have one, and it's not nearly big enough for my taste, so I'll have to make do. The initial purchase is a concern, but more importantly, the long term operation costs, maintenance and fuel
Would prefer two seat, but open to single for the right money.
Build or buy, well, I'm not opposed to building. I spent the better part of my youth helping my father build an Acro II, it wasn't complete before I left for the military, now 23 years later, I'd love to build my own, but want/need a reasonable time line. I've spent my entire life building RC planes, small to giant, composites, wood, mostly aerobatic stuff, I really enjoy building.
Experience, well, I had a lot of flying time growing up, but it was little more than exposure. I now own a 58 a72 and am an active student, plan to finish my PPL within the next 2-3 months (weather depending, sooner/later). I plan to transition to tailwheel time right away, I have some in a champ already. I'm planning now so I can get an early start without feeling rushed, so (reasonable) time to build something exists.
I guess the highest priorities are a plane I can fit in, reasonably priced to operate. Are Eagles or Pitts out of the question due to size? How about an Acro I or II?
Any thoughts are greatly appreciated, happy flying to everyone, thanks in advance,
Kev
I'm looking for suggestions for an aerobatic ride to take me through sportsman, perhaps intermediate (beyond would be even better).
I'm 6'5", currently 237#s (down from 296 for this purpose) and plan to be 225# by the time I'm ready.
Budget, well, as most, I have one, and it's not nearly big enough for my taste, so I'll have to make do. The initial purchase is a concern, but more importantly, the long term operation costs, maintenance and fuel
Would prefer two seat, but open to single for the right money.
Build or buy, well, I'm not opposed to building. I spent the better part of my youth helping my father build an Acro II, it wasn't complete before I left for the military, now 23 years later, I'd love to build my own, but want/need a reasonable time line. I've spent my entire life building RC planes, small to giant, composites, wood, mostly aerobatic stuff, I really enjoy building.
Experience, well, I had a lot of flying time growing up, but it was little more than exposure. I now own a 58 a72 and am an active student, plan to finish my PPL within the next 2-3 months (weather depending, sooner/later). I plan to transition to tailwheel time right away, I have some in a champ already. I'm planning now so I can get an early start without feeling rushed, so (reasonable) time to build something exists.
I guess the highest priorities are a plane I can fit in, reasonably priced to operate. Are Eagles or Pitts out of the question due to size? How about an Acro I or II?
Any thoughts are greatly appreciated, happy flying to everyone, thanks in advance,
Kev
