Crumbs from the table of wisdom...

[Copperhead]

the RV community came through with a vast array of varied, intelligent opinions and I appreciate each and every one of them. Unfortunately, the "little" woman has advised me that unlimited funding is not an option so with my limited experience (women, not A/C), I knew you guys could give me some direction.

My immediate focus is to concentrate on the instruction, gaining experience, getting hours in, etc. The RV is some relaxation/hobby time as I simply enjoy building things (I built my own furniture, house, etc.) and its not like I am pushing myself to complete it in a set time limit. I simply like the pride in looking at a completed project, using it myself, and the known craftsmanship (O.K. maybe a poor choice of wording ) you get from creating.

I have also made friends with an A/P with about 50 years experience who has offered his shop, expertise, etc., under his direct supervision, to my endeavors so some of the cost of ownership could be offset, while others cannot.

Unfortunately, we are in a small rural community where a "flying club" is known as something to duck during a bar fight so that is not an option . I assume a partnership or fractional ownership would be possible, however, I can see the pros and cons of a situation such as that depending upon the character of individuals involved.

Beside saving some rental fees and having unlimited access to an A/C, our main focus in ownership is transportation to/from Colorado where we still have property and her elderly parents live.

We live 3 hours from an airline so figuring travel time, airfare, parking fees, ground transportation there, and flying their schedules it sure would be nice to own as we will be making several trips throughout the year. Driving is even worse presenting a four day round trip event.

For now, I'll just keep pounding them rivets, learning which side of the A/C I am supposed to sit on, and keep watching for "the deal of the year" (along with a few other thousand).

I REALLY appreciate your help and if by some chance you wish to adopt/sponsor a green aviator and his bride, please contact me.

Chuck

[Jaypratt]

I suggest you get the RV 9a QB kit take 4 months off, come to RV Central, and we can have your new airplane flying. I will fly the time off and deliver it to your home field and you can get your licence in it.
Forget a spam can, with a RV you wont look back.