I understand that the RV7 kits are produced differently than the old RV6 kits, but I'm not really sure what that means in the end to a builder. I've seen a number of barely started complete RV6 kits for sale for thousands less (like $10k) than a complete RV7 kit. I've always assumed I would just buy a 7 kit, but that's a pretty significant cost difference, so I'm kicking around the idea of going with a second-hand 6 kit now.
I know that the 7 is a more modern kit, in terms of it's CNC accuracy and the plans. What I don't know is how that really impacts a builder. Can someone explain to me how the build of one vs the other will change? I've heard all of the jargon about matched-hole drilling thrown around, but since I've never built a plane before, the reality of what that means for a day in the workshop is lost on me.
Save the money on a 6 kit and have a "tougher" build, or go with the newer 7 kit? That is the question.
Brandon
I know that the 7 is a more modern kit, in terms of it's CNC accuracy and the plans. What I don't know is how that really impacts a builder. Can someone explain to me how the build of one vs the other will change? I've heard all of the jargon about matched-hole drilling thrown around, but since I've never built a plane before, the reality of what that means for a day in the workshop is lost on me.
Save the money on a 6 kit and have a "tougher" build, or go with the newer 7 kit? That is the question.
Brandon