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Old 09-16-2012, 07:23 AM
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there is an RV-3 on the other airplane classified website for $27K. I dont know anything about it, so it could be priced that way for a reason. It seems like a candidate for the "fly while you build" option. its small enough you may could squeeze into someone's else's hangar who owns a high wing.
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Old 09-16-2012, 07:29 AM
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Thanks blue flyer- Ill go check that out. I have considered a cheaper airplane during building. An RV-3 would be a blast- bummer to not have a back seat, but a great plane to own and learn how to master the RV airframe.
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Old 09-18-2012, 12:28 PM
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If you figure that you want to fly rather than spend quality time in a basement, then consider this. The hours of effort you put in will be worth zero, and the price of kits keeps going up. If you buy your choice of design already built you won't regret it. The price of used RV's reflects the up front cost, nothing more, and sometimes less. There are hidden costs on kits like transportation, taxes, damages and so on. Bite the bullet on the cost of the plane you really want, and cry only once - the day you write the check. After than you'll be smiling every time you fly. Just fly safely and stay tuned for safety mods.

Best of luck with your decision. Ian Brown
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Old 09-19-2012, 04:10 PM
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AWF2,
where are you currently assigned? if your in jax still, give me a call, 904-542-0012 or 904-704-0657. if your already in Whidbey call anyway. i might be able to give you some great advice, being that i've done what you are doing now, only i did it a long time ago. i'm currently finishing my rv7 slow build (started in 3/09) and expect to finish next year after my next deployment to Japan.

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Old 09-19-2012, 06:37 PM
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AFCM,
What a small world!
Ill send you a PM with my details.

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