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Mel 07-24-2012 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jimx1169 (Post 683030)
Is Van suspicious or are we going to see an RV-13 someday?

Hey, It's an experimental amateur-built. You can call it anything you want!

Flying Scotsman 07-24-2012 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by twsurveyor (Post 683023)
You think It'll become known as "The Fat Man's RV-9". As we all know, the bigger the plane the more jack it's gonna cost. I'd guess, with all the "whistles and bells" we're looking at a $125K "Fat Man's RV-9"! Out of my price range for sure!!

I prefer "The Husky Boy's RV-7" :)

Echo Tango 07-24-2012 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Flying Scotsman (Post 683045)
I prefer "The Husky Boy's RV-7" :)

what about "The Bachelor's RV-10?"

:D

PCHunt 07-24-2012 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jimx1169 (Post 683030)
Is Van suspicious or are we going to see an RV-13 someday? ..............

Did you mean "Superstitious" ;) :confused:

jimx1169 07-24-2012 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by PCHunt (Post 683057)
Did you mean "Superstitious" ;) :confused:

Yes...Hadn't had my coffee yet. :p

That may be the best looking prototype I've ever seen.

The Paintman 07-25-2012 04:32 AM

Decisions, decisions!!
 
Now I have a dilemma, do I scrap the 9A idea and wait for the 14 [not knowing how long it may be before a QB kit becomes available and at what price!!] or just stick with my initial choice - which I was very happy with, until yesterday that is!:confused:

RudiGreyling 07-25-2012 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by The Paintman (Post 683207)
Now I have a dilemma, do I scrap the 9A idea and wait for the 14 [not knowing how long it may be before a QB kit becomes available and at what price!!] or just stick with my initial choice - which I was very happy with, until yesterday that is!:confused:

Wait for the 14 it will replace the 7 or 9 over time.
You have not started yet, so you can wait a bit longer.

Sig600 07-25-2012 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by The Paintman (Post 683207)
Now I have a dilemma, do I scrap the 9A idea and wait for the 14 [not knowing how long it may be before a QB kit becomes available and at what price!!] or just stick with my initial choice - which I was very happy with, until yesterday that is!:confused:

Me thinks if it was good enough for your mission/needs a few days ago before the -14, it's still good enough today!

Depends on you ultimately. Do you need/want the added capability? Do you want to wait? Do you want to spend the extra cash?

derLuigi 07-25-2012 08:16 AM

Canopy Latch
 
I do like the new latching system for the canopy, would anyone be up for taking a few close up's of the mechanics of it (especially the part in the baggage area) and posting them.
Thanks.

Phyrcooler 07-25-2012 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by The Paintman (Post 683207)
Now I have a dilemma, do I scrap the 9A idea and wait for the 14 [not knowing how long it may be before a QB kit becomes available and at what price!!] or just stick with my initial choice - which I was very happy with, until yesterday that is!:confused:

I can't speak to your reasons for building the 9. I briefly considered it primarily based on it's much lower stall speed. Originally I thought the 14 with it's reported longer wing would have a slower stall speed... but Van's stats don't show that (56mph). I'm not sure that the 14 will impact 9 sales so much as it will 7. However, part of the loss to 9 (and 7 sales) will be based on the 14's improved construction processes that will make it easier and quicker to build.

Interestingly Van's stats show the stall speed for both 'light' and gross weights as the same... which seems unlikely. Maybe someone could confirm that with Team Van's this week for those interested.


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