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Old 04-19-2013, 01:13 PM
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Larry's right about building at home vs at the hangar, but if you're moving anyway, why not combine the two? Not all 'airpark' homes/hangars are terribly expensive, if you get a significant distance from the coasts & major cities. It might be worthwhile to pick an area, find the airports in that area with an 'R' on the sectional, & call the manager listed in Airnav. You might be pleasantly surprised at what you can buy at an affordable price.

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Old 06-13-2013, 10:39 AM
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Just a quick note back to say thanks to all for the great suggestions. I used Craig's list and mostly the local EAA chapters, all were very helpful.

Looks like we have a hanger in Caldwell (EUL) Idaho.

Now the hard part; moving!

Again, thanks and look forward to utilizing all the great resources here on VAF as I begin the journey.

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Old 06-13-2013, 10:57 AM
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I highly suggest a walk out basement be on your home buying checklist. Wide sliding doors so you can roll a fuselage with gear on it....way better. Heated, air conditioned and you can stroll down in the middle of the night when you can't sleep and wire up your panel in your boxers....been there, done that.

I can do that in the hanger too....but I suspect Ron and Bob wouldn't appreciate it....and that hour lost in drive time really decreases the desire. Keep the project at home until you just can't any longer. Goes MUCH quicker.
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Old 06-13-2013, 04:15 PM
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Just a quick note back to say thanks to all for the great suggestions. I used Craig's list and mostly the local EAA chapters, all were very helpful.

Looks like we have a hanger in Caldwell (EUL) Idaho.

Now the hard part; moving!

Again, thanks and look forward to utilizing all the great resources here on VAF as I begin the journey.
Dan,
I am in Meridian right now looking at a project. We may be neighbors! I drove past the KEUL today and thought about looking for a hanger. We need to stay in touch.
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Old 06-13-2013, 04:50 PM
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Dan,
I am in Meridian right now looking at a project. We may be neighbors! I drove past the KEUL today and thought about looking for a hanger. We need to stay in touch.
Hey Dan and Rocky! Here's one more on the prowl. My son-in-law just started his med school residency in Idaho this month, and so my daughter and granddaughters are there now. Whenever I end up wrapping things up in Albuquerque, I'll likely be settling in an airpark somewhere near Twin Falls, Boise, McCall, or Coeur d'Alene.

I've got a few years to look, but I'll buy immediately if the right place comes along. Let me know what you discover!

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Old 06-13-2013, 05:00 PM
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and that hour lost in drive time really decreases the desire. Keep the project at home until you just can't any longer. Goes MUCH quicker.
True true true.
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Old 06-13-2013, 08:44 PM
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Well I'll tell you the story on how we found Caldwell; basically it had hangers!

My wife and I had looked in NM, UT and ID. Hence the original post as we were not having much luck. Found a couple in UT. But UT, as beautiful as the state is, was not for us. We then left for Twin Falls where we found a couple of hangers for rent. Then traveled to the Boise area and found a couple in Nampa and Caldwell. The cost of living seemed reasonable and the people genuine. Ended up with a hanger (deal in escrow) that had good electrical power, insulated, heated and met our needs size wise. There are still hangers available in Caldwell.

On another note; we visited the Vans factory today and took a ride in the -14. Man, I got to say that is a sweet airplane! I originally was considering the -7 or -8. But after the wife and I had sat in both of them, it was a little tight. We are not overly large people (I'm average and the wife is petite) , but the -14 flew great and was VERY comfortable. Now I don't know what to do!!
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Old 06-13-2013, 09:03 PM
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Now I don't know what to do!!
Yes you do.
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Old 06-14-2013, 10:50 PM
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Greetings. I have been reading the VAF forums for years. I decided that it is time to join as I have recently retired and started to research my dream of building an RV. One of the first issues I have noticed is the lack of hanger availability. My better half and I want to relocate to the western part of the country and I started to search various desirable (for us) locations. What I'm discovering is that there are not many hangers available for rent or lease. I'm using web sites such as Hangerhunter, Trade-a-hanger, etc.. I consider this a first step towards building as I would not want to relocate only to find no hanger space available.

Is it just my search technique or are hangers difficult to come by? Any information or ideas would be appreciated.
Dear Aeroaddict. I am a builder with my RV9A project at the hangar.4 years later I would say built it at home as VANS recommends! If you want to finish it. By a prefab garage put it in your back yard and GO BUILD!

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