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Old 02-20-2009, 08:39 PM
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With respect to the animal part, Tanya and I have a beagle who is our equivalent to a perpetual two year old kid and is always a direct consideration whenever we do anything. We pretty quickly get "funky" when he isn't around for a day or two. We have never, and don't intend to travel with him in the RV for reasons of noise, motion, and general hassle. However, we have a boarding ("doggie day care") place that he goes to once a week and stays at when we take an RV trip. The key is becoming very comfortable with the situation. Neither of us think twice about leaving him there for a week at a time. He is well established with his normal crowd of friends. If we can afford to fly, we can afford to be sure that the rest of our "family" is not just well taken care of but happy.
Granted, that is just the dog part of your question, but might be a very big part of it.
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Old 02-21-2009, 12:33 AM
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Default Pit bull?

I don't think I would want to be in any plane with a pit bull that suddenly starts feeling ear pain!

I have a little schnauzer that has flown with us numerous times and is quick to crawl into my wife's lap during turbulence. I am not sure which one is the most comforted! It might be a bit difficult with either of the dogs in your lap.

I would recommend the 10 too... if she is concerned not only about luggage space but carrying any pets at all - the 7 doesn't fit your mission. IMHO It would be difficult to even pay attention to them while flying in the 7 if they are in the back.
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Old 02-21-2009, 07:09 AM
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Default limit the options

You come up with several options that you can live with, then present them to her. Discuss the pros and cons of each, and make your decision from there. If building is the way to go, perhaps you present an RV-7 and RV-10 option.

Be realistic about the flying you will do.

Here are some of the questions I have considered and/or would consider.

Consider the build time. How long do you think it will take you to build? What are the chances that your current pets will be alive then?
what are he long term costs of airplane ownership?
How often will she fly with you?
Has your current plane become part of a lifestyle for the both of you?
How long are your trips in the airplane? Does she pack light for the weekend trips or is the "kitchen sink" going along? (If the kitchen sink is going, teach her to pack as light as possible for trips).
How often will you be flying with more than two people?

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Old 02-21-2009, 07:42 AM
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Default Easy...

This is easy, it's just a matter of agreement: for every $100 you spend, she can also spend $100 in a shop of her choice...
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Old 02-21-2009, 08:02 AM
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This is easy, it's just a matter of agreement: for every $100 you spend, she can also spend $100 in a shop of her choice...
Victor, You obviously haven't heard of the three times rule. She gets to spend $300 for every $100 you spend. My ex wife hated airplanes. Don
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Old 02-21-2009, 09:20 AM
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The dogs actually do really well in the plane, they just lift their heads up and look out if it gets a little bumpy. The rest of the time they really just sleep.

Most of the time we do leave the dogs at doggy day care, but we are hoping to make more trips with the RV to a place on the coast for longer than just weekends. Maybe a week or two at a time at least a few times a year if not more, so it would be nice to bring the entire "family."

Sounds like the 7 is really not an option for pets on a regular basis.



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Old 02-21-2009, 10:40 AM
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RV-10. Say no more! The picture just answered it.
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Old 02-21-2009, 01:08 PM
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RV-10. Say no more! The picture just answered it.
I agree. If that is a picture of your dog in flight, he Deserves a -10 for being such a good dog .
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Old 02-21-2009, 03:05 PM
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Yep, that is Jack on a trip to Missoula last summer.
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Old 02-21-2009, 07:43 PM
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Thumbs up My, saying to my better half..

I have a very reasonable wife, so I can say this and have it seam reasonable.

I have a standing offer to her,(my wife who is also a Pamela)

Hunny, you can have whatever you want, I will do my best to get it for you, but your end of the deal is that you must be very patient.

We are going on 28 yrs and I am only 47, so we must both be patient.

Give her wide open options, Tell her what you want, then let her decide.

If she's like my wife who also loves big yellow dogs, she will have it be so you get the best of both worlds.

At least you have a capable plane already, a 182 is a Certified top performer.

Best wishes, and may your lives together be blessed!
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