Unfortunately my plans to head to Van's and go for a test flight in each of these aircraft has been curtailed due to Covid and the US/CAN border closed. I am still going back and forth on which airplane will be right for me. I have it down to the 7A or 14A.
I would obviously choose the 14A if money was not an object but when I break it down it is probably 15-18K more and that is before the prop and any avionics etc. In the end I'm guessing at an extra 30K to build the 14A. If I did the 7A I would probably just go with IO 360 and a F/P prop due to less weight, cost and maintenance. I'm just not sure what the extra initial and operating costs of the C/S would be and if it's worth it. If anyone who has flown in both and has any input it would be greatly appreciated. Of course I really like the size of the 14A and the fact the kit is match drilled but is it worth the extra cost.
I realize that when you are building your "dream" you shouldn't worry about cost, however, since I will be using the CDN peso it does become a factor.
Thanks
I would obviously choose the 14A if money was not an object but when I break it down it is probably 15-18K more and that is before the prop and any avionics etc. In the end I'm guessing at an extra 30K to build the 14A. If I did the 7A I would probably just go with IO 360 and a F/P prop due to less weight, cost and maintenance. I'm just not sure what the extra initial and operating costs of the C/S would be and if it's worth it. If anyone who has flown in both and has any input it would be greatly appreciated. Of course I really like the size of the 14A and the fact the kit is match drilled but is it worth the extra cost.
I realize that when you are building your "dream" you shouldn't worry about cost, however, since I will be using the CDN peso it does become a factor.
Thanks