So, I've been pondering building an RV7a. I was wondering how long people out there had toyed with the idea, before taking the plunge on tools and the tail kit?
I've signed up for an RV building class in Oshkosh come the end of the month and was wondering if people had any thoughts on the class? Did they find it worthwhile?
The other thing I'm slightly worried about is the actual cost of building a plane. I've looked at Van's estimator, but like any estimate, it almost always seems like it is on the low side. How accurate do the builders out there feel that estimator is? If anyone out there wouldn't mind disclosing their costs (public or privately), I'd really appreciate it.
Am I crazy to do this? I'm single, no kids, 25, good job, unfinished basement (most of the work will be done there) I mean, I would be foolish to wait to start on this type of project, right?
Also, anyone in the Oshkosh area on Aug 25-28th willing to give me an RV Grin, I'd gladly top of the tanks! -- I've yet to fly in an RV. Or anyone in the Fargo, ND area anytime as well.
I'm basically at the point of doing this, but I just want to make sure I'm covering all of my bases. I'd be curious to hear how your thought process was going into this project.
Thanks in advance,
--Ryan
I've signed up for an RV building class in Oshkosh come the end of the month and was wondering if people had any thoughts on the class? Did they find it worthwhile?
The other thing I'm slightly worried about is the actual cost of building a plane. I've looked at Van's estimator, but like any estimate, it almost always seems like it is on the low side. How accurate do the builders out there feel that estimator is? If anyone out there wouldn't mind disclosing their costs (public or privately), I'd really appreciate it.
Am I crazy to do this? I'm single, no kids, 25, good job, unfinished basement (most of the work will be done there) I mean, I would be foolish to wait to start on this type of project, right?
Also, anyone in the Oshkosh area on Aug 25-28th willing to give me an RV Grin, I'd gladly top of the tanks! -- I've yet to fly in an RV. Or anyone in the Fargo, ND area anytime as well.
I'm basically at the point of doing this, but I just want to make sure I'm covering all of my bases. I'd be curious to hear how your thought process was going into this project.
Thanks in advance,
--Ryan