Someone talk me out of it!

Don Jones · #1 04-17-2008, 09:05 PM

So, I took my first RV ride in 2003 flying the Vans -9A demonstrator and fell in love with it. Unless someone convinces me otherwise and talks me out of it I am ordering the tail kit tomorrow. The planets have finally aligned and I can make it happen. Anyone wanna buy a good Piper? Well when I finish the 9 anyway, gotta have something to fly. (besides flying with students in a 172)

Ron Lee · #2 04-17-2008, 09:08 PM

this may be among the best decisions you will ever make.

Don Jones · #3 04-17-2008, 09:10 PM

That's what you call talking me out of it

I would have probably been ok for another year or so, but no, I had to go to Sun & Fun.

mannanj · #4 04-17-2008, 09:17 PM

If you enjoy the process of making something happen with your own two hands and you have the determination to stick with it, you'll never look back!

To me it was a completely rewarding process and the thrill of the first flight is somthing you'll remember forever.

Congratulations and best wishes. Skill doesn't build an airplane, determination does. Just remember one thing------do something toward finishing the plane EVERY day. It's a lot like jogging, skip one day and the next day is easier to skip. Stay with it.

rvbuilder2002 · #5 04-17-2008, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Jones

So, I took my first RV ride in 2003 flying the Vans -9A demonstrator and fell in love with it. Unless someone convinces me otherwise and talks me out of it I am ordering the tail kit tomorrow. The planets have finally aligned and I can make it happen. Anyone wanna buy a good Piper? Well when I finish the 9 anyway, gotta have something to fly. (besides flying with students in a 172)

What you need to do is sell the Piper Now. Having an airplane to fly will severely impact the motivation factor, and will eat into your productive building time

Neal@F14 · #6 04-17-2008, 10:48 PM

Keep the Piper until you're ready to buy the engine for the RV then sell it to buy your RV's powerplant. That's what I plan on doing.... to build my -7 piecemeal as I can afford it, and keep my Piper to fly because I don't really want to be without a plane in the meanwhile. Besides, the market for used factory planes is down the toilet right now, and it's gotta get better again someday later on.

frankh · #7 04-18-2008, 09:54 AM

Stick a fork in it buddy...Your done for!

Accept your fate of building an RV and welcome to the club of being "Airplane poor"..

Frank

RScott · #8 04-18-2008, 11:24 AM

Scott McDaniels' advice is right! You will spend time flying and maintaining the Piper when you should be building.

I still have my Interstate. Lost a lot of build time this winter replacing a cylinder on the Interstate and doing all the peripheral stuff I wanted to get to while I had things apart.

Why do I still have the Interstate? My wonderful wife doesn't want me to sell it--It's my first plane, an award winner for the restoration that was done (not by me). If it weren't crazy to own 2 planes, she would support me keeping it when the RV is done.

Geico266 · #9 04-18-2008, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by RScott

Why do I still have the Interstate? My wonderful wife doesn't want me to sell it--It's my first plane, an award winner for the restoration that was done (not by me). If it weren't crazy to own 2 planes, she would support me keeping it when the RV is done.

I got my TD endorsement in an "41" Interstate Cadet. Sweet plane to fly. You'll want to keep the Cadet. Low & slow is a good way to go. RV's are too fast for L&S, plus they are low wing. Trust me, keep the Cadet, RV, & wife you'll be glad you did.

Does she have a sister?

Don Jones · #10 04-18-2008, 12:14 PM

Too late, the deed is done, tail kit ordered, tools ordered. Now to finish up a few honey-do's, get the workshop ready, and get down to it.

My wife has also been pushing me to do it. You see, she also flew the Vans demonstrator and has been lusting after one as much as I have. Only problem is I will probably rarely get left seat. Oh well, the life of a CFI with a pilot wife. Actually, I consider myself extremely lucky in that regard.

Oh and by the way, as punishment to the friend that got me interested in building again, I think he is also hooked and will be ordering his soon as well. If I could get him a ride in one that would seal the deal. Anyone have a 9A they want to do a little demo ride in?
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