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10-27-2018, 09:26 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Sunman, IN
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Remember
The -10 is SIGNIFICANTLY larger than the other RVs (6,7,8,9).
It is a huge project but the previous posts are accurate; if you work on it, it will get done.
The most important thing to remember is that significant others and family are MORE important than the build...at least if you want to keep them.
That is going to cut into your build time, so plan accordingly.
Just for a data point, I work full time, married, kids, and used both of the QB kits. When I work, I am unavailable to build. When I am home, the build comes after family obligations and the chores that come with owning a house.
I have been working on my -10 for 5 1/2 years and have a little over 2000 hours invested so far. Working on wiring, avionics are ordered, and I hope to be flying within the next year.
It is definitely achievable, just be realistic in your estimation of time and cost...
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Structure - 90% Done
Cabin Top - Aaarrghhh...
EFII System 32 - Done
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Wiring...
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10-27-2018, 08:24 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: New Liberty, Iowa
Posts: 24
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Similar dilema
I have a nice 172, would like to upgrade to perhaps a 182 or Cirrus, but I think I would really like to build anRV14. I also farm and have an excavating business. I live in eastern Iowa, the Quad City area. What to do, what to do?
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10-28-2018, 09:18 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Mt Carmel IL
Posts: 4
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick Meyer
I have a nice 172, would like to upgrade to perhaps a 182 or Cirrus, but I think I would really like to build anRV14. I also farm and have an excavating business. I live in eastern Iowa, the Quad City area. What to do, what to do?
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If your like me you don’t have time to build but you gotta make time for what for what you enjoy and just make it work. It will just be on hold April and may also sept and oct.! When it’s raining and too wet to work you can work on it all day long and at least you feel good at the end of the day!
Last edited by Piper2 : 10-28-2018 at 09:24 PM.
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10-29-2018, 02:02 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 1,967
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Another Data Point
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Originally Posted by rocketman1988
The -10 is SIGNIFICANTLY larger than the other RVs (6,7,8,9).
It is a huge project but the previous posts are accurate; if you work on it, it will get done.
The most important thing to remember is that significant others and family are MORE important than the build...at least if you want to keep them.
That is going to cut into your build time, so plan accordingly.
Just for a data point, I work full time, married, kids, and used both of the QB kits. When I work, I am unavailable to build. When I am home, the build comes after family obligations and the chores that come with owning a house.
I have been working on my -10 for 5 1/2 years and have a little over 2000 hours invested so far. Working on wiring, avionics are ordered, and I hope to be flying within the next year.
It is definitely achievable, just be realistic in your estimation of time and cost...
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My experience so far is very similar to Bob's. I've been building my 10 for 7 years so far. I went "slow build" on everything and built everything myself. However, I also have made some modifications that added time to my build, for sure. I've invested about 2100 hours so far. I just recently received my finishing kit and I'm working on finishing and permanently installing my cabin top. I have 2 small kids (4 & 7) and I'm still married to a happy woman (most of the time). I also have enjoyed keeping my friends and doing other activities besides building (like skiing, camping, travelling, etc.). The hardest thing for me has been not flying regularly, due to time and money, during my build. I will need quite a bit of flight time and transition training to knock the rust off when the time comes.
My general comments are:
1) Building an airplane is an arduous adventure that will test your limits, challenge your resolve and consume your time and money.
2) Those are typical requirements for pursuing a dream.
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10-29-2018, 02:39 PM
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Join Date: May 2017
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 205
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"your friends think you are a bit crazy"
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Originally Posted by Rick Meyer
I have a nice 172, would like to upgrade to perhaps a 182 or Cirrus, but I think I would really like to build anRV14. I also farm and have an excavating business. I live in eastern Iowa, the Quad City area. What to do, what to do?
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I'm building a 14 and it is really fun figuring it out and doing it. It is a huge project but Van's lays it out so cleanly that you can literally do step by step. For me it keeps my mind active thinking through the next step. And spending time on VAF is amazing. And the clears up what you don't yet know. Big money and your friends think you are a bit crazy. But that is part of the fun!
Larry
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10-30-2018, 04:06 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Clarkston, MI
Posts: 375
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Me too
Adding my 10 cents,
Building a 10 as well. From reading many blogs and my own build, it will take from 1600 hours with the QB (quick build) options (read extra money) with Stein doing the instrument panel (read more money) and Aero interior panels (read even more money), OR up to 3000+ hours if you do it all yourself. It will cost a low of $125K if you stay close to the basics and be a very spartan interior and basic paint job (but all shiny new), OR push over $200K with all of the bells, whistles, AC, leather interior, lighting, IFR instrumentation ?. etc..
In other words, your personal statement to the airplane world.
From the building perspective, I was also a wood and steel shop rat with everything from furniture, cabinets, and home rebuilds to go fast off road buggies from scratch. The build has been an absolute pleasure of learning and discovery. Aluminum is nothing like steel. Thin, fragile and delicate by comparison. Avionics, wiring and LED lighting have been an intellectual challenge as well as learning more about the art of fiberglass.
If you can average 10 hours every week, then it is a four year project, give or take a year. 60 hours a week, then a year is doable. Personally with 'honey dos', vacations, work around the house etc. 10 hours a week average has been my path. With plenty of modifications, slow build and purchasing the interior from a local master craftsman, 5 years, 160K and 2500 hours looks like a realistic completion for me.
Good luck. If you enjoy learning and creating with your hands, you will love this project. Just go into it with eyes wide open and enjoy the journey.
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10-30-2018, 02:50 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Livermore, CA
Posts: 6,797
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Quote:
Originally Posted by leok
.... The build has been an absolute pleasure of learning and discovery....
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The nearly universal advice is 'build if you think you will (mostly) enjoy the process'; otherwise buy a completed one. If it's "work", it will turn to drudgery and never get done.
For the record, I loved the building experience. But it does take time.
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