I have an opportunity to purchase a 10 year old RV 10 kit. It includes the Emp and the QB Fuselage and Wings. The empennage kit and tail cone have been built. Everything appears to be in good condition. I've looked but didn't read each safety release from Vans since 2010, so I don't know if there have been huge changes to the kits since then. Would a finishing kit from 2020 fit onto the 2010 QB fuselage? Will there be other issues with new parts not working on this 10 year old kit? Is $43,500 a good deal for this kit? (it saves me having to build the Emp & tail cone, and saves me 8-9 months waiting for a QB kit if I ordered it now from Vans). Assuming all the hardware, plans, etc are there, & assuming that all pieces are in good condition, is this a good deal (seems like it). I know he does not have much in the way of pics or documentation to prove that he (as an amateur builder) did the tail cone & Emp work ... but someone at Vans today told me that this happens often when someone sells a partially built kit & the purchaser who finishes the build doesn't have an issue proving the amateur 51% rule despite not having documentation from the 1st builder.
Other thoughts/warnings? Am I crazy? Should I just take the safe/slow route and buy from Vans?
Thx in advance for your advice - I really value it.
Other thoughts/warnings? Am I crazy? Should I just take the safe/slow route and buy from Vans?
Thx in advance for your advice - I really value it.