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Old 03-10-2016, 01:36 PM
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Default Getting a look at a 10 near Chicago

I'm a 182 pilot near Chicago thinking of moving towards a RV-10.

Thing is, I'm on the tall side and would like to get a close up look at one before taking the next step. Anyone in the area have a -10 I could see sometime?

Thanks in advance,
Russ
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Old 03-10-2016, 01:48 PM
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Default Welcome to VAF!

Russ, welcome to VAF, and to the 10.
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Old 03-10-2016, 07:19 PM
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Russ,
I'm building a -10 in Naperville, close to finishing with a complete interior. You're welcome to stop by and try it on for size.
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Old 03-10-2016, 07:29 PM
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Default RV10 roominess

I moved to a 10 from a 182 after 20yrs of ownership and the 10 has as much if not more head & leg room. I am 6'1"" & 210lbs.
Just a data point.

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Old 03-11-2016, 06:49 AM
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Default Thanks for the tips

Thanks for the tips, gents.

It would be great to get a peek at your -10 sometime, Paddy. I live in the western burbs myself so a drive out to Naperville is easily done.

I'll send you a PM.
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Old 03-18-2016, 01:32 PM
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Default Thanks for your hospitality

Paddy

Thanks for showing me your -10! It's going to be an incredible plane when it's done...

I learned a lot as well. I have less than an inch of clearance from the roof, and I have to decide how much of a problem that is...

Russ
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Old 03-18-2016, 03:23 PM
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Default Too tall

I'm 6-4 -230 and I fly a lot of long cross country in the -10 without any problems.
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Old 03-19-2016, 11:53 PM
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6'6", 260 here. Very comfortable ride.
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Old 03-22-2016, 02:22 PM
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Welcome to vansairforce forms and RV family,
if you buy an RV 10 you'll never look back....ever
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Old 03-22-2016, 02:31 PM
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Can you vary the seat height by installing thinner cushions during the build?
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