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Hr2pilot(at)aol.com
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 Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 10:34 am Post subject: Rocket survey |
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yep something like that
Just looking for ANY and ALL comments from anyone that has ever been in a rocket
EVER been in a rocket.
Its ugly here
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f1rocket(at)telus.net
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| Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 11:22 am Post subject: Rocket survey |
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Anyone who has been in a Rocket?
3 years ago I convinced Eric Hansen to give me a ride. The next day I ordered the kit! Much to my wife's surprise.
1 year ago I finished my F1 (or enough to fly, it now needs paint).
Much better riding in the front, but from either seat, they are an amazing machine. 75 hours in mine now. It's time for paint.
Every time I get the feeling the Rocket isn't heads and tails above other planes, I jump in my other plane (it isn't a slouch when compared to Cessnas -Stits Playboy with 175 hp) and I realise that the Rocket is in a class of it's own; takeoff is Rocket like, climb out is unbelievable, and speed is great. Oh and it's aerobatic! Too much fun.
Jeff
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mfinkmd(at)hargray.com
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| Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 2:58 pm Post subject: Rocket survey |
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My first Rocket ride, from the man himself. I knew I would have to own one. As great as it is flying in the passenger seat, it seems like a whole different airplane and is even better from up front.
Thanks John
On Feb 5, 2007, at 1:33 PM, Hr2pilot(at)aol.com (Hr2pilot(at)aol.com) wrote:
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yep something like that
Just looking for ANY and ALL comments from anyone that has ever been in a rocket
EVER been in a rocket.
Its ugly here
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llsbiii3(at)netzero.net
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| Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 5:31 pm Post subject: Rocket survey |
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Re: Fw: Rocket survey (Fred LaForge)
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Hi,
I wanted a rocket when I first became aware of them. When I was finally able to have the means to start a kit I purchased the design drawings. When I studied the drawings I realized that I did not have the skills necessary to complete an airplane, and I ordered a RV&A. I still think that was a good decision.
Tom Gumibear gave me a ride in his and a HR2 WILL be my next airplane!
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pj.ladd(at)btinternet.com
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| Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 7:21 am Post subject: Rocket survey |
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Hi,
just a lurker but I thought you may be interested in the fact that the first Harmon Rocket in the UK is ready for its first flight. Just waiting for its home farm strip to dry out.
Pat
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swaneymj(at)mac.com
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| Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 11:24 pm Post subject: Rocket survey |
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John,
Although I haven't flown in a Rocket since 1999 I still vividly
remember my first flight with you in your HR2 at Bakersfield Muni. I
had flown a visiting friend of mine over to take a look at an RV3 you
had built. It was a Saturday, so I got an eye full of the Bakersfield
Bunch Rockets. Having just flown in from CMA in a 1947 Stinson, I was
a bit envious of these speed machines. I remember you said you'd give
me a ride, but I'd better have my checkbook with me because you were
sure I'd want to buy one. Being a Tomcat aviator in the Navy, I was
really impressed with the amount of room in the cockpit when we got in.
You taxied out from the EAA ramp and we were approaching the end of
RWY 16 when a Cessna reported on base leg for RWY 34. I was a bit
surprised when you called taking the runway for departure on 16, just
as the guy in the Cessna was. He excitedly said on the radio that he
was on base just turning to final on 34. Your response was that we'd
be well out of his way and not to worry! Oh boy, you were right. The
takeoff felt almost like a catapult shot from an aircraft carrier and
we were airborne and at pattern altitude almost before the Cessna had
made his turn to final. I was impressed to say the least. You let me
fly out southeast of Bakersfield and I think you told me I could do
anything I wanted. I was a little hesitant to do aerobatics, but some
level wind-up turns soon convinced me that I was flying an fighter, not
a homebuilt. As we returned to the field at over 200 I couldn't
imagine how we'd ever get slowed down to land. But the Rocket handled
that feat well, too, or was it the great pilot I was with? My friend
said I had a smile from ear to ear when we got back on the ground. It
was a real thrill and I thank you for a great aviation experience.
Mark Swaney
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yep something like that
Just looking for ANY and ALL comments from anyone that has ever been
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EVER been in a rocket.
Its ugly here
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