Build an RV of ???

"William Snow" wrote in message
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It sounds like it is more effort than I want to put in. I want to fly not
build.

How about buying one already built. Sounds risky to me.

This group knows the in's and outs' so advice is welcomed.. Thanks

Bill Snow


If you and your family aren't 100% behind the idea of building don't even
think about it. You will end with a bunch of aluminum and no airplane.

Just as buying any used airplane reaserch, research and research some more.
There are plenty of very good used RVs on the market. If possible get to
know the builder. I think your best bet would be to find one that is being
sold by a builder who has lots of photos of the construction and can walk
you through the process he went through. Another thing I'd look for is a
builder who is selling so he can build something that is better for what
ever reason. My logic is that there is probably nothing wrong with this
plane it just isn't fulfilling the mission or the builder just loves to
build.

Also, find a RV builder you trust and get him to help you look at all of the
planes you look at.

They're building an RV-10 at our field. Almost done now (the guy
started in November) and has worked full time (40+ hours/week). This
guy is an AME as well and his career was in aviation and has restored
planes in the past. What I'm saying is that it is a lot of work (they
got the QB kit)... however its a great thing for our airport as when we
have our regular Saturday morning breakfasts we later go out and get a
show/tell session.

The RV10 is a roomy plane... wider than many... 48" i believe. Lots of
baggage space and it is fast.. around 180kts (IO540).

Anyhow, this guy is for hire and will help anyone build their RV (or
any other plane) for a very reasonable amount.

This will be (as far as I understand) the first flying RV 10 in Canada.
(that was built here). As for the price... i think the owner will
have close to 250k CDN into it when complete.

-dr


William Snow wrote:
I am considering building an RV-7A. I currently own an Arrow. I would like
to have an airplane that will cruise at about 200, with a 200 Hp engine in
order to keep the fuel burn numbers within reason. Is the RV the way to go
or am I missing something??
Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated and probably heeded.

William L. Snow, PE
CP, IA, ASEL

("Dico" wrote)
This will be (as far as I understand) the first flying RV 10 in Canada.
(that was built here). As for the price... i think the owner will have
close to 250k CDN into it when complete.


10 months of "labor" since last November:
40 weeks x 40 hrs/week = 1,600 hrs
1,600 hrs x $100/hr (CND) = $160,000 CDN

Now $250k CND makes sense.

http://www.x-rates.com/calculator.html
$250 CDN = $226 USD


Montblack