bottlerocket
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Help me out guys. I've wanted a plane since I first flew a rent-a-wreck 172 at KADS and now that my wife and I have the means I would love to own my very own single. Most of the guys I know around here either have an RV of some sort or another kit plane for the fun-to-fly factor I'm sure as well as other reasons. I've been doing my homework, I'm sure my wife had an idea but I finally approached her about it tonight so we could have a good discussion about our options.
I obviously brought to the table the RV6A/7A and told her about it. Her only GA experience was in a 172R. When she heard it was only a 2 seater she then asked about the kids we want (wow that escalated quickly).
But to be fair I want to explore her suggestion of looking for a 4 seater. The 10 is out of our price range at the moment. Looking to stay around $60k or less for our first endeavor. Main uses would be short trips a few hours away, burger runs and fly-ins when able. What would be y'all's second option behind an RV6/7 in this range with 4 seats?
*edit* oh and I'm 6'4 so that could be a factor in my choice as well. never tried to fit in a Mooney
I obviously brought to the table the RV6A/7A and told her about it. Her only GA experience was in a 172R. When she heard it was only a 2 seater she then asked about the kids we want (wow that escalated quickly).
But to be fair I want to explore her suggestion of looking for a 4 seater. The 10 is out of our price range at the moment. Looking to stay around $60k or less for our first endeavor. Main uses would be short trips a few hours away, burger runs and fly-ins when able. What would be y'all's second option behind an RV6/7 in this range with 4 seats?
*edit* oh and I'm 6'4 so that could be a factor in my choice as well. never tried to fit in a Mooney
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