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Old 07-08-2014, 02:37 PM
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You are currently based in KMOR, correct?
I fly into there annually to visit JB.
If one of your concerns is the local cost of the field, and I make a point of not fueling there for that reason, what about using a different field? From Newport you have to drive a ways anyway. What about KGKT; is that an option or is it as bad or worse? KGCY?
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Old 07-08-2014, 02:46 PM
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"...Yep, trailer it home or share a corner somewhere cutting anywhere from $2700 - $5400 annually out of the fixed cost. (New FBO contract, rumors are that rent is likely to double).."

Keep in mind that removing/installing the wings are a two person operation. How often do you fly solo?
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Old 07-08-2014, 02:46 PM
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You are currently based in KMOR, correct?
I fly into there annually to visit JB.
If one of your concerns is the local cost of the field, and I make a point of not fueling there for that reason, what about using a different field? From Newport you have to drive a ways anyway. What about KGKT; is that an option or is it as bad or worse? KGCY?
KMOR is the closest field that has any hangar space available. I have not bought much fuel to speak of at KMOR for years due to the high cost. I either go 0VG, DKX or 3A2.

KGKT has limited hangar space that is not tied up in owner leases.

There is a rumor that KGCY is building more but I don't know if it is true yet.

Those are the two options that are similar distances from my home. The other options are just too far away to be practical.

By the way, JB almost got booted out by the new FBO contract holder. Somehow they managed to work out a deal but the tension is high and I am not sure how long that will last... JB got hit by a huge increase in rent as well.
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Old 07-08-2014, 02:48 PM
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"...Yep, trailer it home or share a corner somewhere cutting anywhere from $2700 - $5400 annually out of the fixed cost. (New FBO contract, rumors are that rent is likely to double).."

Keep in mind that removing/installing the wings are a two person operation. How often do you fly solo?
Most of the time but there is almost always someone around that would be able to help. I bet if one tried hard enough, they could come up with some sort of dolly to make it possible for one man to do it.

How do the glider guys do it?
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Old 07-08-2014, 03:20 PM
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Any possibility of taking on a partner to reduce costs?
Not an easy thing to do, but I can't think of a more effective way of reducing fixed costs.
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Old 07-08-2014, 03:22 PM
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What is the OF&C Brigade?
Old farts & cripples.

(I guess I fall into both camps.)
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Old 07-08-2014, 03:24 PM
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My 1-data point advice would be to consider turning $22K into an old, stock J3 Cub, and keep the RV-7 for high performance missions (what I paid for a '46 J3C-65). A stock Cub is grandfathered LSA and about $20/hr to fly. $700/yr to insure. Friends will come out of the woodwork to ‘help’ you fly it – some will be A&Ps and will trade annuals for time. Several friends will extend to you a standing offer to buy it when you tire of it, just let them know when to write the check. Some will offer to let you store it in their hangar for time. It will end up costing you about as much as an old motorcycle. And, the doors come off for those hot TN afternoons...<g>

At least that's been my experience...

I can't see that an RV-12 will be as cheap to fly as an old Cub, and I'm guessing you're spoiled with that speedy -7.
You could do this for a few years and see where the health goes.
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Old 07-08-2014, 03:24 PM
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Brian, you could always go to the dark side and build an SLA Panther
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Old 07-08-2014, 03:26 PM
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Old farts & cripples.

(I guess I fall into both camps.)
AHA! I guessed the first part correctly! When you get my age, you have a better appreciation of "OF&C."
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Old 07-08-2014, 04:06 PM
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I bet if one tried hard enough, they could come up with some sort of dolly to make it possible for one man to do it.
It's already been done (check the RV-12 forum), although two people will make the job quicker and easier. Haven't heard of any forumites trailering the -12 from home on a regular basis. Maybe some do but it would be a very small number. However, with the wings off and in a cradle, the -12 could be comfortably stored in a 12'x24' area.
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