Didn't know where to post this (been reading VAF for 2 years but this is my first post) so just putting it here since it was a purchase. Long story short, I've always wanted to build a plane (tried a cozy MK IV 20 years ago--had to have someone finish it for me) and have been building a 14 for about 1.5 years while flying an '84 M20J about 1000 hrs over the last 6 years. The M20J was original paint, int, etc and due for an upgrade so thought I'd trade up to a newer mooney. After Oshkosh, started thinking about an RV-10 instead. Called Adrian Moses in Boone, IA for an intro ride (was hooked--thanks Adrian), he hooked me up with Jessie Saint (Saint Aviation in FL--had seen his posts of two 10's for sale). By the time I made it to FL, one was already sold and 741TZ was left (built by Hugo Terrosa--great build Hugo). Jessie help me do a pre-purchase exam and his knowledge of RV's and the 10 in particular, along with his high integrity, relieved me of any concern of bias or conflict of interest. Jessie also helped with a check ride and familiarization with the glass cockpit (new for me) so I purchased the plane Wed and flew it home to IA.
So to try and shorten this up, I've seen it posted several times before, the RV community really is just that, a community. Thanks for all those who helped me upgrade (Adrian, Jessie, and especially to Hugo--it must be hard to sell something you've put your blood, sweat, and tears into). The 10 truly is an amazing airplane. Now I just hope I don't lose my motivation to finish the 14! For me building really is about the process and learning how an airplane goes together, just what EAA is all about. My goal has always been to finish before my youngest son is out of high school---I have 4 years left!
So to try and shorten this up, I've seen it posted several times before, the RV community really is just that, a community. Thanks for all those who helped me upgrade (Adrian, Jessie, and especially to Hugo--it must be hard to sell something you've put your blood, sweat, and tears into). The 10 truly is an amazing airplane. Now I just hope I don't lose my motivation to finish the 14! For me building really is about the process and learning how an airplane goes together, just what EAA is all about. My goal has always been to finish before my youngest son is out of high school---I have 4 years left!