I hope that this threat doesn't get closed as the others have. [ed. It shouldn't...and that other thread was re-opened...shouldn't have been closed. I've talked to the mod. v/r,dr]
I am frustrated and concerned about the recent news from Van's regarding kit pricing / lead times for -3, -4, and -6 kits. Like others have posted today in other threads, I was surprised by the news and don't feel as if <60 days is adequate lead time. As much as I feel like venting, that is not why I am writing... I am looking for information / guidance.
It has been my dream for 25+ years to build and fly an RV. I initially wanted a -6, then a -7 after it replaced the -6. Never had the time or money. I still can't afford a kit at current prices.
Nevertheless, I am building an RV-6. I purchased a kit (wings, tail, fuselage) at a fire-sale price. Got a "right place at the right time" deal on an engine.
Tail - done. Wings 75% done. Fuselage in crate. I am realistically over a year away from needing the finishing kit. Have been saving my pennies for the eventual purchase. At my current saving rate, I expected to have the money about the time I needed the finishing kit.
I have managed to this point to borrow no money and pay for everything as I go, but have not saved enough for the finishing kit.
So I see my options as:
1) borrow money and buy finishing kit now.
2) buy nothing now and hope for the best later.
3) try to figure out what finishing kit parts are unique to the -6 and buy them now, knowing that the -7 parts will be available.
4) sell / scrap the project, sell my tools.
I would appreciate any thoughts on the matter, especially guidance about the parts unique to the RV-6.
I would hope that this discussion is allowed.
I am frustrated and concerned about the recent news from Van's regarding kit pricing / lead times for -3, -4, and -6 kits. Like others have posted today in other threads, I was surprised by the news and don't feel as if <60 days is adequate lead time. As much as I feel like venting, that is not why I am writing... I am looking for information / guidance.
It has been my dream for 25+ years to build and fly an RV. I initially wanted a -6, then a -7 after it replaced the -6. Never had the time or money. I still can't afford a kit at current prices.
Nevertheless, I am building an RV-6. I purchased a kit (wings, tail, fuselage) at a fire-sale price. Got a "right place at the right time" deal on an engine.
Tail - done. Wings 75% done. Fuselage in crate. I am realistically over a year away from needing the finishing kit. Have been saving my pennies for the eventual purchase. At my current saving rate, I expected to have the money about the time I needed the finishing kit.
I have managed to this point to borrow no money and pay for everything as I go, but have not saved enough for the finishing kit.
So I see my options as:
1) borrow money and buy finishing kit now.
2) buy nothing now and hope for the best later.
3) try to figure out what finishing kit parts are unique to the -6 and buy them now, knowing that the -7 parts will be available.
4) sell / scrap the project, sell my tools.
I would appreciate any thoughts on the matter, especially guidance about the parts unique to the RV-6.
I would hope that this discussion is allowed.
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