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06-24-2012, 10:10 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Redding, CA
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Best RV builder (for the money)??
First, I would like to say hello. My name is Chad and I'm a FNG from Las Vegas. I have been lurking on the site for a couple of weeks. I don't own an RV, but this site will be the reason I decide to get one, or not.
I'm in for my $25.
Now for the question..... I do not have the necessary skill to dedicate to building a complete RV (even with a quick build kit). I would love to have an RV-7A. I have spoken with a couple of builders regarding builder's assistance and gotten some time and pricing quotes. I am curious who this enormous group of experienced individuals would recommend for a BIG help in building a plane.
If you don't know anyone to recommend, is there anyone who advertises services that I should stay away from?
Thank you in advance for all the replies, and all the knowledge I will draw from and steal in the future!
Chad
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06-24-2012, 10:20 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 171
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Buy one that is already built.
There are lots of good planes for sale. (and sometimes people can be convinced to sell their plane even they weren't planning to!)
Take your time, get the word out, and buy the perfect plane for you. You can always make upgrades and modifications to make it even better.
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06-24-2012, 10:21 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: San Diego, CA
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Why don't you just buy one that's already flying? (Instant gratification) There are always several on the market at any one time. (I see that Clay beat me to it by one minute. Must learn to type faster!)
It is not legal to hire someone to build an Experimental, Amateur-Built (EAB, or E-AB) aircraft for you.
For much more search VAF for "hired gun" or maybe pro builder.
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06-24-2012, 10:23 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: NorCal
Posts: 565
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Why not just buy one already built? If it's not setup the way you want, pay someone to modify it (usually the instrument panel).
If you still want a new one, there's always Two Weeks to Taxi.
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Ralph Finch
RV-9A QB-SA
Davis, CA
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06-24-2012, 11:12 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Eugene, OR
Posts: 159
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To answer your question
While I don't disagree with buying a completed RV7a as the quickest, if you want to build, but want significant assistance, I highly recommend Wally Anderson at Synergy Air in Eugene, Oregon. He is an advertiser/sponsor on this site. He offers builder assist as well as classes (which I took).
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06-24-2012, 11:32 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
Posts: 15,419
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Welcome to VAF!!!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by SinCityJets
First, I would like to say hello. My name is Chad and I'm a FNG from Las Vegas.
Chad
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Chad, welcome to VAF 
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Mike Starkey
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Rv-10, N210LM.
Flying as of 12/4/2010
Phase 1 done, 2/4/2011 
Sold after 240+ wonderful hours of flight.
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06-25-2012, 12:42 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Livermore, CA
Posts: 6,797
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Chad,
The question you are asking is loaded. While some individuals disagree with the law, it is definitely illegal for you to hire someone to build a RV for you, and this is sort of a hot topic with the FAA. No one in his right mind would agree to do something like what you are asking, on a public forum.
As others have advised, buy a used one. Hire someone to modify it, if you wish.
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06-25-2012, 03:34 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Posts: 83
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My advice, too is buy one. I dont know your financial situation but if your on a budget it is my opinion that RV 6A and 6 are the best value planes available on the market anywhere. They are easily found and are well under the price of the 7 model. I have owned both and would almost go as far as to say there are no differences in handling or performance. Shell out around 60 grand (you will never build one for this ammount let alone pay someone to build it) and your in the RV game and havent mortgaged the farm or broken the bank to do so.
Fly it for a year or two and if the Rv bug bites you (which it will) have someone build you a loaded, decked out 7 then . If not, hock it off to the next pilot wanting the big grin.
RV 6's are a bargain.
Hurry sale ends soon.
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06-25-2012, 03:20 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Redding, CA
Posts: 63
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Thank you for the replies. I apologize for the way I asked the question. I should rephrase that I am looking for some experienced builder's assistance.
How long should an experienced person take to build an RV-7A with a full IFR glass cockpit?
THank you for setting me straight and educating me in this area.
Chad
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06-25-2012, 03:33 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: NorCal
Posts: 565
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SinCityJets
I should rephrase that I am looking for some experienced builder's assistance.
How long should an experienced person take to build an RV-7A with a full IFR glass cockpit?
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Ya know...somehow this sounds like the same thing--you want to hire someone to build you an RV.
To do this legally, contact Two Weeks to Taxi, already cited.
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Ralph Finch
RV-9A QB-SA
Davis, CA
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