I built one of the first RV-9A's just a few years ago. I loved it! It was
my first kit and I appreciate Van's attention to detail, now that I am
building a different kit. I sold the "9" due to financial reasons, but now
I am building a composite kit that someone bought in 1997 and gave up on.
The first thing I noticed was the absence of detailed BLUE PRINTS! This
company only offers a manual with some illustrations. The second thing I
notice is I am missing lots of parts and the since there are no real
blueprints it is hard to find out what the part actually is!

The short answer is that Van's Aircraft offers exceptional kits at a VERY
fair price in my opinion. The RV-9A kit took to the air in around 1600
hours of building for me. I installed a Eggenfellner engine, and warp drive
prop. It handled great and sold for a high price. Turned out to be a good
investment in addition to a thrill to build and fly!

Hope this helps.


"Iceman" wrote in message
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Hello All,

I am getting ready to order the kit for RV-9. I would enjoy hearing
from the ones that have built or worked on the RV line. I would like
to hear of the good traits and bad ones also.

Please reply here so it can be shared.

Thanks

Sam