Hey....not ALL of us!!
I know this is bucking the current trend of faster and easier build, but I would like to see something on the lines of a materials kit. Closer to what the original RV-3, -4, &-6 was.
With all this pre-punching, there is no option for minor mods.
I realize there is no market for this type of kit, as everyone nowadays wants "quick & easy"!
I agree. A more utilitarian 2 + 2 airplane. One that you could actually
get a bicycle or a bunch of camping gear in.QUOTE]
Sorry Tom, I couldn't resist... RV-10 Cargo Pod
I vote for a motorglider. I already have something to travel in so now I need something that's purely for fun. Soaring is a blast... and it's actually economical too!
VTOL single seat air to air refueler bush plane on floats. They would have the market cornered.
It is a certified airplane, but it has some pretty interesting characteristics:
Twin Rotax 912 (100hp each)
145kt true cruise speed
10gph total at cruise on autogas
About $500k.
Admittedly this is not the right price range for most successful homebuilts, but it shows that a twin Rotax setup is doable.
Then fix the plans. I am helping a guy with an RV-8A quickbuild and looking at the fuselage part of the plans it will take a lot of time to understand what to do.
A kit consisting of a 7 wing that would mount to the 9 center section along with 7 tail feathers included in the same kit. I for one would consider purchasing such a kit.
Scott McDaniels, I called Vans a day or so ago and asked about updated plans for the quick build. I was told that they have not been updated to make it easier to sort through the written instructions.
1. Bring the RV-11 to market.
2. Modernize the RV-3 kit so it can more effectively compete with Sonex's new Onex. Just watch - Sonex is going to make an absolute killing on that one...
I asked two different guys at Van's about modernizing the RV-3. They just flat out didn't seem interested. WTF...!?!
- Patrick
The Onex is listed as a Sport Pilot airplane. In other words, it is an LSA.
The RV-3B is a real airplane that requires a pilot's license and medical. The Onex says Sport Pilot so it sounds like you will not need a medical. The Onex will also have a cruse speed limitation of 134 MPH else it will also require a pilots license and medical to fly and no longer be a Sport Pilot airplane.
DR-107 One Design?I'd also like to see a full blown aerobatic plane. There is really nothing out there affordable in this genre. Not on the level of the MX2 or Extras but something to do everything at a reasonable price.