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Originally Posted by torqdork
Jon, flying is my first love. It adds a third dimension, weather and terrain to the mix. The RV-7 is a hoot, cruises at 200 mph on 180 hp (75% power setting), climbs 2,200 fpm, STOL takeoff in 275', lands in 350', pulls +6/-3G, 775 mile range at 8-10 gph, all-metal and manufactured mostly in Oregon. I self-limit to amateur aerobatics, mostly enjoy the views day tripping when CAVU.
Sold the FR-S to an enthusiast who appreciates it and will track it. He likes it better than his M3. I miss it and might get a Gen. 2.
Meanwhile I'm considering entering vintage racing and am looking at a sorted, turnkey Mk. IV A-H Sprite for road and hillclimbs.
See you at a track day in something, even if I have to r
Edit: Standing offer to FR-S/BRZ track day pilots who might consider ride sharing with me in exchange for your entry fee. I never spun or wrecked my FR-S at PIR or ORP. Preference to ORP track days.
Sorry to jack the thread, back at you OP.
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I'll jack the thread for one more post....
Great stats on the plane, I can see why you love to fly it. I got my privates 20 or so years ago, but never did much with it. It got very expensive and I got to the point where I couldn't justify the "$200 hamburger" (90's prices). Other priorities were consuming the disposable income.
Good luck with the Sprite, I'll keep your offer in mind regarding the track days.