Copperhead
I'm New Here
Ok guys, I admit it....I am a newbie An infant, a vitual babe in the woods, and barely know fore from aft. I've been to RV anonymous, however, I am unable to break the building addiction. I've rushed out, bought a partially completed empennage and toolkit, am finishing it out and about to order the wing kit. To make matters worse, I have gotten my finace hooked as well. She is 110% behind the project and probably handles the parts as well as I do, however, we are in a lull right now while we get married and move her from Colorado (I know, I know, but marriage is not the topic of this post... ). What I really need at this point in the venture is advise, direction, and counseling from those of you who have "gone on before".
My delimma is while I have hundreds of hours of backseat time and some rotorcraft instruction, I am still in the process of getting my ticket... We are wanting to buy an A/C to complete my instruction in as well as use for travel back and forth to Colorado where her family lives once my experience and confidence level builds to where we feel comfortable. No, I'm not talking mountain flying, just higher elevation on the front range. Once the 9A is ready for engine, avionics, etc. then sell it for capitol.
Thanks to a great bunch of RVers I met in Colorado Springs while being a ramp rat and driving through the hangers looking for RVs (you guys know who you are). I was advised to stay away from anything less than 125 h.p. due to the altitude. That brings this rambling to its point.
Is there any particular A/C you "group guru's" could suggest which would fit this mission? Any that would make transition to the 9A easier? Choices in engine? Engines to stay away from? FI vs. carb? Resale value? Instrumentation for day/night VFR? You know, all the usual stuff a vulnerable individual such as myself might get stuck with (the little woman keeps asking me all these questions I can't answer).
I am currently looking at a Musketeer with a 145 h.p. FI, but perhaps one of you have something better suited for my situation.
I appreciate any suggestions you might have, and yeah, I can take the ribbing a new guy gets so go ahead.....
Chuck
My delimma is while I have hundreds of hours of backseat time and some rotorcraft instruction, I am still in the process of getting my ticket... We are wanting to buy an A/C to complete my instruction in as well as use for travel back and forth to Colorado where her family lives once my experience and confidence level builds to where we feel comfortable. No, I'm not talking mountain flying, just higher elevation on the front range. Once the 9A is ready for engine, avionics, etc. then sell it for capitol.
Thanks to a great bunch of RVers I met in Colorado Springs while being a ramp rat and driving through the hangers looking for RVs (you guys know who you are). I was advised to stay away from anything less than 125 h.p. due to the altitude. That brings this rambling to its point.
Is there any particular A/C you "group guru's" could suggest which would fit this mission? Any that would make transition to the 9A easier? Choices in engine? Engines to stay away from? FI vs. carb? Resale value? Instrumentation for day/night VFR? You know, all the usual stuff a vulnerable individual such as myself might get stuck with (the little woman keeps asking me all these questions I can't answer).
I am currently looking at a Musketeer with a 145 h.p. FI, but perhaps one of you have something better suited for my situation.
I appreciate any suggestions you might have, and yeah, I can take the ribbing a new guy gets so go ahead.....
Chuck