RV-10 all in cost (2020) - Page 2

Nero · #11 09-27-2020, 11:41 PM

First of all just wanted to say thank you to the community for looking over the very high level estimate and catching my mistakes. This at least makes me feel better knowing that I'm in the ballpark.

I know none of these items will be right on the dot and that i may overspend in one area, and try to find savings in another.

I still have a lot of research to do on the avionics, as that is the area that i am the least knowledgeable in. Good thing i have a few hundred threads to reference. Just from what i see here though, it looks like there is quite a range of options.

I will keep in mind the savings from buying the prop with the Lyco engine. Not sure how much of a discount one can get, but every penny counts.

cderk · #12 09-28-2020, 04:18 AM

It all depends on what you like. I just finished my 10 and can tell you that it cost significantly more than your grand total. I think if you want a basic IFR panel, what you have there is fine. Will you be doing your whole panel yourself or have someone build it for you? My IFR was double what you have. The 10s are built for flying high and far - do you plan on installing oxygen in there? If you’re not building at an airport, don’t forget transportation costs to the airport. While not much, all the little things add up. When you are at the end of your build, you will spend a stupid amount of money on shipping for all kinds of things you need to finish the plane.

Are you priming the plane? Do you already have your tools? In total, I probably spent $5000 on tools.

If someone asked me what to budget for a 10, I’d probably say between 200-225 for something very nicely equipped.

AviatorJ · #13 09-28-2020, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by cderk

If someone asked me what to budget for a 10, I’d probably say between 200-225 for something very nicely equipped.

I would concur with that as well. Things you can put into the 10 add up.

mciaglia · #14 09-28-2020, 08:35 AM

I wholeheartedly agree with what Justin and Charlie have posted.

There are so many items you just cant account for.

Workshop expenses..workbenches, lighting, hoses, compressor. I primed about 99% of the plane and painted my inside. I had to build a paint booth, fans, masking, etc.

Build process-as the build gets underway you may decide to add this or that, not major modifications, just upgrades to make the -10 look a little more refined.

I think 200-250 budget will get anyone over the finish line with a great aircraft. I always budget more than what I anticipated.

Charlie is right..shipping is killing me. I just paid more for shipping than the parts from Stein because I want them now. Guess that is what happens as you get near the finish.

Weefle · #15 09-28-2020, 09:29 AM

This has been an interesting read.

I’m in the same position as the OP except I have the tools and empennage on the way.

When I started doing the same thing it seems like the options can really add up.
For example the fancy wingtips, Beringer brakes, Cee Bailey plastic, SDS fuel injection, cowling etc. Etc. These seem to really pound on the $$$ and time to build. I get caught up in reading so many blogs and what others are putting in their 10’s after awhile it’s overwhelming.

I think it’s more like building a house....make a budget then add 20-25% for the stuff you want not need.

K

Kyle Boatright · #16 09-28-2020, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Weefle

I think it’s more like building a house....make a budget then add 20-25% for the stuff you want not need.

K

Don't get sucked into playing "follow the leader". A $50k panel and a bunch of other gingerbread is neat, but at the cost of weight, time, and money.

aturner · #17 09-28-2020, 10:12 AM

I have to admit that I'm shaking my head at this thread. I spent a whole lot less on my RV-10. You guys might not think it is "nice", but I love it, it has great performance, and we fly the heck out of it. I guess I'm fortunate in liking simple things. :-)

Kyle Boatright · #18 09-28-2020, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by aturner

I have to admit that I'm shaking my head at this thread. I spent a whole lot less on my RV-10. You guys might not think it is "nice", but I love it, it has great performance, and we fly the heck out of it. I guess I'm fortunate in liking simple things. :-)

Yep. You can be in the air in a painted, IFR RV-10 with a new engine and prop for ~$150-160K. If you need a wall of glass in front of you or just have to have a $25K paint job, that costs more.

9GT · #19 09-28-2020, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by aturner

I have to admit that I'm shaking my head at this thread. I spent a whole lot less on my RV-10. You guys might not think it is "nice", but I love it, it has great performance, and we fly the heck out of it. I guess I'm fortunate in liking simple things. :-)

I built my First RV-10 on a budget and came in at right around $120,000. Did EVERYTHING myself, including engine overhaul of a low time prop strike IO-540 from Wentworth. I also did my own instrument wiring and paint. I would buy new surplus parts here on the forum to save money when I could. I lucked out on the engine, but in today's market, I think a really nice RV-10 could be built for $175K if the builder puts in the sweat equity, and that would be with a new engine/prop from Van's.

AviatorJ · #20 09-28-2020, 11:33 AM

On the 200K+ Club. I felt I needed a 3-blade prop, full glass avionics suite and an Air Conditioner. Those were some serious cost drivers for my project. As pointed out I could have saved a lot of money if I didn't go that route.

That said my favorite thing about my plane is my panel, followed by my AC and then the prop. So glad I did it but it's defiantly a trade off in cost, time and useful load.