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Old 02-10-2014, 03:48 PM
ryoder ryoder is offline
 
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Thanks guys for the answers.

I am a huge forum user on other sites and have responded at least 1 million times with "use the search" but its helpful and encouraging to get actual answers to my specific questions at this specific time as things can and do change.

There is a lot of good info here and I will digest it and supplement it with some targeted searches.

I am not quite ready to pull the trigger but I am honing in on this airplane as the one to build if I do build.

There is a local EAA chapter at KCLW and I need to get over there one of these days. They have some dinner on the first Tuesday of every month I think so that may be tomorrow night.
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Old 02-10-2014, 04:55 PM
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Welcome to the form. Considered taking a SportAir workshop on sheet metal when it comes to Florida. Here is the web site http://www.sportair.com/index.html
Building an airplane is a true adventure. It takes a large commitment and a long time to do. You need to have everything in your life stable, if married have the wife on board, etc. Yes you can order multiple subs kits and save on shipping. I wouldn't recommend this for the first time builder. I suggest just ordering the tail section first. That way if for some reason you never get it done then you will only be out the cost of that kit only. Used sub kits usually go for 30% less than full retail. Unless you are an experienced builder I don't recommend buying used sub kits either. Newer sub kits have newer updated parts and plans. Consider going to Sun & Fun in April. Priming the inside of your plane increases your build time and has been debated here endlessly, it's up to you. Most guys fly their planes for a year before painting because you are going to take that engine cowl off a lot tweaking the motor as well as tweaking the airframe. Nothing like scratching that new paint job with your screw driver if you know what I mean. Most guys take their planes to a professional paint shop when the time comes. This is the final step at the end of a long journey and you want it to be perfect. Painting a plane by yourself is a labor intensive event but again if you have Experience painting then go for it. Good luck with your new adventure.
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Old 02-10-2014, 05:35 PM
MLock MLock is offline
 
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Hello Ryan,

Welcome to the world of RVs! Should you choose to join us, you'll be in for the ride of a lifetime. I can't offer any more sage advice beyond what the guys before me have given. Just wanted to let you know that if you decide to take the plunge, I have in my hanger in Maryland, a brand new, unopened RV-12 empicone kit. It was delivered last week to a contract builder (allowed under the E-LSA provisions). However, the owner has decided to go S-LSA RV-12 instead of having one built. Shipping from Maryland will most likely be less than from Oregon.

If you're interested, just email me at mitchl@vansaircraft.com and we'll get it on the way.

Best of luck to you!
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Old 02-10-2014, 05:51 PM
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I HIGHLY recommend schmetterlingaviation.com as both thorough and entertaining
Thanks Bill! I would just add that I captured the entire blog into three fairly large PDF files that you can download and read offline. The downloads also offer the benefit of going in chronological order rather than the reverse order when reading online.

They are free to download from:

Volume 1: https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B4D...NDUxOTJj&hl=en

Volume 2: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4DK...it?usp=sharing

Volume 3: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4DK...it?usp=sharing
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The above web blogs and any links provided thereto are not instructional or advisory in nature. They merely seek to share my experiences in building and flying Van's RV airplanes.
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Old 02-10-2014, 07:12 PM
UCF_Knight99 UCF_Knight99 is offline
 
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@RYODER

Just started my 12 build a few days ago. My train of thought was similar to yours, except for the investment part. Toys never hold their value. Although I think the 12 will hold better than some others, you really are paying for the experience.

Just started my build blog today. You are welcome to check it out at RV12Build.blogspot.com

Enjoy the ride!
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