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Old 04-06-2012, 11:38 AM
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Maybe I have been flying RV's for too long now but I recently flew in a friends 182 and all I can say is REALLY? Don't get me wrong it's a nice aircraft for those that have never experienced an RV let alone nearly the entire fleet. As we lined up and wait I was anticipating something close the surge one gets take off mode on an RV, instead we go this 1963 VW beetle roll that slooowly transitioned to being airborne...sort of. As we gradually drove off the runway on our way to FL001 I had to seriously adjust my thinking. On our downwind departure we pass a coastal airport at 2,100 AGL, the same airport I use as my benchmark for departing in my -10 at just under 7,000 AGL. We continue our flight as I try to get my head around the ASI and Fuel Flow that must be defective as the first is just too low and the latter is too high to come close to the efficiency of our RV's. Yes the 182 was comfortable in the way your grandmother's shawl is comfortable. Yes the 182 is more stout and yes I am in complete agreement that all RV designs would have a difficult time surviving a full day on a flight school line and I further agree the Cessna gear designer deserves an special achievement award. That being said I hope to never go back to the certified world as we have so many choices and the performance envelope is so much greater than reasonably priced certified airplanes.
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Old 04-10-2012, 05:08 PM
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Ed,

I have an RV-10 and RV-8A based in Hartford (HFD) and would be willing to give your friend a ride sometime if that will help with the decision.

I believe his airpark has a fairly nice grass strip, with many RVs landing there over the years.

I transitioned from a 172 to the 8A with only 200 total hours with no problem. The rv10 is even easier to fly. There is a very experienced RV instructor that would be willing to work with your friend in Hartford. I just finished my ifr rating with him in the 10.

I did hear however that you can not get insurance for private pilot training in the rv-10, so your friend should verify that he can get coverage if his plan is to do that.

Aaron
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Old 04-10-2012, 10:19 PM
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You might be shocked at some of the unapproved mods and "shade tree" maintenance I have seen on certified airplanes. One of the most memorable was the flap drive motor on an older Bonanza that was "tied" into place with safety wire. Apparently because it was too hard to get the bolts in.
I think the need to get a good pre-purchase inspection by an individual that is very knowledgeable about the particular make and model from a maintenance and airworthiness perspective is no different between certified and AB aircraft when buying pre-owned. I agree that buying a new certified airplane is a different deal.
Agreed. Buddy of mine bought a used C-185 that passed a prebuy, but after getting it home and really taking a look at it, he wound up reskinning all the control surfaces and completely replacing the vertical stab. He now has a GORGEOUS C-185, but it wasn't what he was planning on when he bought it.
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Old 04-11-2012, 04:20 AM
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Two complet different airplanes, in my opinion. Just impossible to compare it! Like water and wine. The 182 was one of the best airplanes in it's time, in it's category. Things have changed ! Grandma also have been a very sexy and shiny lady someday! Long, long time ago ... But she is still able to do things modern girls can't do any more, specialy the simplest things. Maybe the 182 will live for ever...
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Old 04-11-2012, 11:31 AM
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Try getting 5 jumpers in a RV-10 and then get them out at 12500. Not a good comparison. Different missions.
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Old 04-11-2012, 01:00 PM
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No one has mentioned the delicate issue of money. Truth is, I personally cannot understand why anyone would pay $150K for a 182 when you can find - with careful shopping - a perfectly serviceable one for half that price. So for many individuals, the question is, "Is an RV-10 worth twice the purchase price of a 182?"

That's a personal question that only the individual can answer.
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Old 04-18-2012, 07:39 PM
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