Hello all,
I've been a lurker here for a while and haven't really contributed much.
Here's my situation. I am almost set on building an RV-8. I just moved to the Chicago area and am about to buy a house. I will have a good chunk of change once I am done with that to get started on tools, the empennage kit and maybe more.
I am a low time (<200hrs) Private Pilot and I really think getting my IR would be good for me in the long run, especially since I like long XCs and don't like being grounded because of light weather. I also have big plans for my RV when I am done and I need the IR for that.
My dilemma is as follows. Do I use the money to get my IR? Or should I start on my build and train in the RV once I am done? Starting on the IR now would mean that I delay my building process for at least another year.
I would greatly appreciate any suggestions. Did anyone else face a similar decision?
I've been a lurker here for a while and haven't really contributed much.
Here's my situation. I am almost set on building an RV-8. I just moved to the Chicago area and am about to buy a house. I will have a good chunk of change once I am done with that to get started on tools, the empennage kit and maybe more.
I am a low time (<200hrs) Private Pilot and I really think getting my IR would be good for me in the long run, especially since I like long XCs and don't like being grounded because of light weather. I also have big plans for my RV when I am done and I need the IR for that.
My dilemma is as follows. Do I use the money to get my IR? Or should I start on my build and train in the RV once I am done? Starting on the IR now would mean that I delay my building process for at least another year.
I would greatly appreciate any suggestions. Did anyone else face a similar decision?