Hello new friends.
I am about to complete my private pilot certificate. I?m also about to graduate veterinary school and am heavily considering taking a job around 600 miles from home. They want me to work part of the week, and I?m considering going back home and working/being with family the remainder of the week. I wouldn?t do this every week, just kind of depends on the weather.
Because of this, I?m heavily considering buying a plane. My mission would be 600 mile cross countries by myself. Want something quick, fuel efficient, and a good plane for IFR conditions (plan to get instrument certificate soon after private). Right now considering 6, 7, or 9?s. Prefer the side by side seating, prefer a tricycle gear but I?m willing to get tail wheel endorsement for the right situation.
So my main question, how difficult would it be to overhaul the panel on some of these older rv-6?s or cheaper built rv-9?s? Adding auto-pilot? I?m pretty handy for the most part, decent on electronics, but I?m pretty good at problem solving and finding a way to get something done.
Any input on any of this is greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
I am about to complete my private pilot certificate. I?m also about to graduate veterinary school and am heavily considering taking a job around 600 miles from home. They want me to work part of the week, and I?m considering going back home and working/being with family the remainder of the week. I wouldn?t do this every week, just kind of depends on the weather.
Because of this, I?m heavily considering buying a plane. My mission would be 600 mile cross countries by myself. Want something quick, fuel efficient, and a good plane for IFR conditions (plan to get instrument certificate soon after private). Right now considering 6, 7, or 9?s. Prefer the side by side seating, prefer a tricycle gear but I?m willing to get tail wheel endorsement for the right situation.
So my main question, how difficult would it be to overhaul the panel on some of these older rv-6?s or cheaper built rv-9?s? Adding auto-pilot? I?m pretty handy for the most part, decent on electronics, but I?m pretty good at problem solving and finding a way to get something done.
Any input on any of this is greatly appreciated.
Thank you.