RV's aren't for traveling? - Page 3

Phil · #21 11-28-2007, 09:55 AM

Before we started building (RV-10) I had numerous conversations with my wife on this topic.

Fortunately, our personal goals are very much the same. We both want to travel (fast), carry passengers, and do all of the above in a comfortable plane.

I personally didn't want to spend the money for a RV-10. I wanted something less expensive and smaller.

My wife (Sara) is responsible for pushing me into a RV-10. To her, a plush RV-10 is directly linked to travel.

I probably wouldn't have spent much money making a 2-seater a plush traveling machine. But the -10 is a completely different ballgame in my mind and in hers. You just have to disconnect the traditional RV-X yank and bank planes from the RV-10.

Phil

brianwallis · #22 11-28-2007, 10:02 AM

I have a GF that's 20 yrs my senior.... but she loves to fly... I would like kids one day, she says no... but the chance of meeting the right woman that's my age and mature and loves to fly... dunno... think I'll marry this one.... She was SO happy when I bought the tail kit.... blew me away....
best
Brian
If I were dating, I'd take her in the airplane in the first 3 dates, if she does not like it.... out the door!!!!!!

alpinelakespilot2000 · #23 11-28-2007, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott Will

My little girl absolutely loves flying in my plane. Every time we land she says "that was fun" or "I want more1". However the past few weeks she's said she likes Delta planes more... hmmm, coersion?

I feel your pain, Scott, but there's an easy way to solve that problem. Ice cream cones wherever you fly. Delta doesn't provide those!

Christopher Murphy · #24 11-28-2007, 10:11 AM

My wife complained the whole 9 years of build time and would not ride in the back of my RV-4 until...... I took one of her "hot" friends for a ride then she insisted on going along.

Radomir · #25 11-28-2007, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott Will

To me travelling is not synonymous with flying an RV.

Hmm.. how does she know my wife?

This is nearly identical to what my wife once said.. I'm afraid that's just the way things are... and you go with it... I don't expect to change my wife's opinion... what I hope for is that she tolerates travelling... I know she'll never "enjoy/love" it.. at best, she'll tolerate it and come along..

tonycondon · #26 11-28-2007, 10:29 AM

i told my girlfriend last night that i may just buy her a tail kit for a -7 one of these years for christmas. she said that was fine, but then it would be 'her' airplane

I think I may have a keeper

cytoxin · #27 11-28-2007, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bsacks05

My typical reaction to negative comments from the spousal unit regarding my hobbies is: "I am going to do what I am going to do regardless of how anyone feels about it. I got my education, work hard, provide for my family and I am going to persue my dreams while I am able. Anyone who wants to come along with me is welcome." That is very selfish I know but that is how I feel.

amen to that. if i give up all i like its just more **** for me to blame on you when i have my midlife crisis.

dekky111 · #28 11-28-2007, 10:56 AM

After literally years of trying to convince my wife of the utility and fun of flying places in our 210, then a Seneca II, then a C-340 pressurized twin, I gave up. We sold the 340, and my inspection of N811AK (RV-7A) is scheduled for this weekend. I plan on flying just about anywhere with an open seat next to me. Should she elect to come along, there will be an empty seat for her. Love her like crazy, but she just is not a flyer.

Jamie · #29 11-28-2007, 11:10 AM

Scott:

You can play nice, or you can play dirty. Change your job so you lose the stand-by privileges and see how fast she comes around.

Mike S · #30 11-28-2007, 11:16 AM

You know, if we substituted "husband" for "wife", and "horse" for "airplane", this thread could be duplicated by a lot of couples who dont share their spouses passion.

Just a fact of life that different folks like different things. Would be kinda boring otherwise.

I am very lucky that my wife loves to fly, and she is totally behind our having the 10.

Unfortunately, some of you are not so lucky, and I am sorry for you. Not gloating here, I truly feel your pain. BTDT in a previous life.

Be thankful that you get to fly, accept that you will have to fly alone more than you would like, and then be thankful for a wife who is O.K. with your flying..

Who knows, people change over time, maybe she will catch the bug down the road.