Ant CB
Member
I recently bought an experimental aeroplane and have done a lot of the maintenance (under a LAME's close eye) which has introduced me into the world of hands on stuff.
Now I've got this crazy idea that I should build an RV.... so which one?
I love the idea of an RV-10, 4 seats, big engine, lots of room but I guess it costs a fair bit more than a 2 seater with a 4 pot engine.
I know I know, it depends on what I want to do with it. I guess touring primarily. I have a Pitts for aerobatics so I want something I can take my wife and go somewhere at a reasonable clip.
The bits I know I want are;
- Nose wheel
- constant speed prop
- side by side seating
The only part of the build process that intimidates me is the composite work, the rest I'm pretty sure I can figure out with help and instruction.
My father in law is a former Qantas engineer and has a very good collection of tools and equipment, although a lot of them are over 20 years old. We might make it a bit of a joint project.
Anyway Thoughts? Experiences?
Cheers,
Now I've got this crazy idea that I should build an RV.... so which one?
I love the idea of an RV-10, 4 seats, big engine, lots of room but I guess it costs a fair bit more than a 2 seater with a 4 pot engine.
I know I know, it depends on what I want to do with it. I guess touring primarily. I have a Pitts for aerobatics so I want something I can take my wife and go somewhere at a reasonable clip.
The bits I know I want are;
- Nose wheel
- constant speed prop
- side by side seating
The only part of the build process that intimidates me is the composite work, the rest I'm pretty sure I can figure out with help and instruction.
My father in law is a former Qantas engineer and has a very good collection of tools and equipment, although a lot of them are over 20 years old. We might make it a bit of a joint project.
Anyway Thoughts? Experiences?
Cheers,