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Old 02-01-2013, 08:35 AM
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Default Flights

You originally asked about flights and training. If you can swing it, go schedule some time with Mike Seager near Portland. He is a factory endorsed transition trainer and is excellent.

As for demo flights, any active duty military gets a free ride in my plane anytime I can make it happen. I'm not that far away from you (RV speed) so PM me and I'll let you know if I'm over your way. If you are in my neighborhood, all you have to do is ask. However, I suspect there is an RV owner or two within a stones throw of you that will make the same offer.

Also, if you are wondering whether you are a builder or a buyer, I suggest taking Synergy's Intro to building class in Eugene. It's a cheap, one day class that will give you a really good hands-on feel of what building involves, as well as the mental and financial parts.

You sound like a builder to me, for what it's worth...and you have my thanks for serving this great country that allows us to build and fly these airplanes with such freedom.
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Old 02-01-2013, 09:51 AM
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Default Head to Arlington

Since you're at Whidbey, you can wander down to Arlington on any given weekend and wander the hanger rows and probably fine a number of RV guys out there, especially is the weather is flyable. I'm sure any of them will be happy to answer any questions you have, and if you're lucky, you'd probably score a ride.
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Old 02-01-2013, 12:39 PM
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Jacob,

There is a reasonable mix of self-financed and a company called Nafco on Van's website that can offer an alternative.....not promoting it...just a thought/option. See the link below:

http://www.vansaircraft.com/public/insurance.htm
Actually when I last checked NAFCO, the rates were better than others and interest rates are better on RV's than on Cessna's.

Bob
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Old 02-01-2013, 01:07 PM
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I'm still a firm believer in my personal bank. I bought an Air Tractor last fall and got 5.5%, guaranteed fixed, seven-year financing. They also hold my RV-10 paper and it's just about paid for.

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Old 02-01-2013, 03:32 PM
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Default Building

I went through the same thing before I built my 10. I am really glad I did the build. I was worried about money and time but when I finally decided to order the tail kit I was dedicated. It took me 25 months to complete a slowbuild 10. The separate kits helped me save up while I was building so never had to borrow.
Building your own allows you to get exactly what you want. It is cheaper than a new certified plane that compares and you can work on it by being the repairmen. Even though I have an A&P, having the Experimental is sooo much cheaper than certified to maintain. Parts alone save a bundle. I don't think I'll ever buy a certified plane now that I have experienced the experimental side of aviation. Oh ya, I also learned a bunch by building, from riveting to fiberglass to wiring. Best part is all the friends from cool places like VAF you'll find.
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Old 02-01-2013, 11:26 PM
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Default Thanks!

Thanks to all you guys who have posted-
I will be in touch with a few of you in the future and hopefully stay dedicated with a build, if thats what I choose to start. For NOW that is what Id like to do. I can outright buy the sub kits and build over time, all the while being financially able still to go buy a flying -6 or something while I build.
Deploying can be tough on the relationship with my, soon to be, RV... But I think with the right counseling and guidance from other builders We will be ok

I am taking the family (parents and siblings, I am still single thankfully) to Leavenworth this weekend then Watching Superbowl. If next weekend looks good on the weather channel I will zip over to Arlington and see about meeting some local RVers, one has already PM'd me about visiting.

Thank you all for the continuous info and knowledge. I will be back in touch with Ms Thomas from NAFCO in the future if I decide to buy tho. I spoke with her in person for a bit to get all my questions answered. The only thing I really have against me is my age and short credit history... less than 6 years... So that can make for more down and higher rates, but it will all work out in time. Still, as many have mentioned, much more financially applicable than buying a certified spam can.

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