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10-22-2016, 07:01 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,544
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Cost to build
One of the first questions I get when discussing my airplane is what did it cost. Typically the person rolls their eyes and you see the "is this guy crazy?" look when you give an approximate cost.
There are not that many airplane owners and few airplane builders in our society but there are thousands and thousands of folks that own big motorhomes, boats or cottages.
At our local airshow this past June I had a couple of our local RVs on display and had the following sign posted in front of the aircraft.
We all know that a 10 year old boat or motor home is worth next to nothing but a ten year old airplane is just getting broken in!
I know I am preaching to the choir, but our passion needs more followers, and we have to continue to demonstrate what good value we get from our aircraft.
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Tom Martin RV1 pilot 4.6hours!
CPL & IFR rated
EVO F1 Rocket 1000 hours,
2010 SARL Rocket 100 race, average speed of 238.6 knots/274.6mph
RV4, RV7, RV10, two HRIIs and five F1 Rockets
RV14 Tail dragger
Fairlea Field
St.Thomas, Ontario Canada, CYQS
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10-22-2016, 07:18 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Ottawa, Ks
Posts: 2,188
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Agreed.
I usually tell people it cost as much as a new diesel truck, then ask what the trade in value will be in 10 years.
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10-22-2016, 07:55 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Central IL
Posts: 5,515
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A matter of perspective.
Good perspective - my neighbor who owns an RV sales business asked and when I told him his eyebrows went up. I then asked what a midrange motor home cost and he said, about the same. After discussing the utility, range, and resale, he understood completely!
So - cost per mile is less and fun per mile is waaaaay better!
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Bill
RV-7
Lord Kelvin:
“I often say that when you can measure what you are speaking about,
and express it in numbers, you know something about it; but when you
cannot measure it, when you cannot express it in numbers, your knowledge
is of a meager and unsatisfactory kind.”
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10-22-2016, 01:52 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Clearwater, FL KCLW
Posts: 1,281
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A nice new pickup truck costs more than I have in my 9A. Granted it isn't a tricked-out showplane, but still a way better way to spend $, IMHO!
Chis
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RV-9A - Done(ish) 4/5/16! Flying 4/7/16
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10-22-2016, 02:10 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Meridian ID, Aspen CO, Okemos MI
Posts: 2,641
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Same here Chris. I have a G3X Touch - 2 screens, new O320, Catto 3 blade, and full interior. I shopped well and got a screaming deal on my engine so I am in at a great price! I am looking for a new truck and can't believe the prices!!
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Originally Posted by YellowJacket RV9
A nice new pickup truck costs more than I have in my 9A. Granted it isn't a tricked-out showplane, but still a way better way to spend $, IMHO!
Chis
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Williamston MI
O-320 D2A
Awaiting DAR Inspection
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10-22-2016, 02:47 PM
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: KBVY Massachusetts
Posts: 1,092
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A sizable sail boat will cost as much as an RV.
So will an SUV plus small trailer.
So will a camp in the woods - probably more
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2019 Dues - happily paid.
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10-22-2016, 02:59 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Pilot Hill, CA
Posts: 845
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I have an RV (for sale). 31' foot long with no wings... Never flown but wish it would. Out of my yard.
Its a toy hauler. Worth a fraction what I originally paid for it.
Now my RV-8, that was money well spent! She stays inside when I'm not playing with her.
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