Hey all, first let me say that you all have an awesome place here. I've been lurking for a while and plan to purchase an rv kit early 2013. I'm just having a hard time deciding which is right for me and was hoping you might be able to assist and shed some light on it.
"What is your mission" I'm sure would be the first thing some may ask. Quick and economical cross country flying in a sporty and attractive aircraft. I'm not one for aerobatics, and burning 10 gallons per hour doesn't appeal to me all that much. To me that leaves a couple aircraft to choose from. Mainly the -4, -6, or (the most obvious choice) the -9. I really don't care if it's tandem or side by side seating, nor do I care that much about storage space. If I can fit a small tent and a weekend worth of clothes, that's all I need.
From my calculations the -4 (with a 150) and the -9 (with a 135) get similar 'gas mileage'. While the 4 and 6 have aerobatic capabilities, though that doesn't mean that I have to do aerobatics. I don't plan to fly ifr nor to go above fl180.
Logic tells me that the 9 is the right choice because it's purpose is cross country flight, but why not the 4? It's quick, attractive, fun. It just happens to be more aerobatically enclined.
Help me out guys, what are your thoughts?
"What is your mission" I'm sure would be the first thing some may ask. Quick and economical cross country flying in a sporty and attractive aircraft. I'm not one for aerobatics, and burning 10 gallons per hour doesn't appeal to me all that much. To me that leaves a couple aircraft to choose from. Mainly the -4, -6, or (the most obvious choice) the -9. I really don't care if it's tandem or side by side seating, nor do I care that much about storage space. If I can fit a small tent and a weekend worth of clothes, that's all I need.
From my calculations the -4 (with a 150) and the -9 (with a 135) get similar 'gas mileage'. While the 4 and 6 have aerobatic capabilities, though that doesn't mean that I have to do aerobatics. I don't plan to fly ifr nor to go above fl180.
Logic tells me that the 9 is the right choice because it's purpose is cross country flight, but why not the 4? It's quick, attractive, fun. It just happens to be more aerobatically enclined.
Help me out guys, what are your thoughts?
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