I figured this is the place for my answers so here I go. please, I would appreciate your opinion: I am actively searcing for a built vans aircraft. My reasoning is that I want a 2 place resonable x-contry affordable, safe, easy to transition ( pa28/c172/c152)aircraft. I "think" I want an rv6a, based on bang for the buck and the nose gear ( no tailwheel experience). I have gone for a ride in an rv6a and took the stick for a while. loved it. questions:
1. do you think I am on the right track, or should I think about another model?
2. do I have any real reason to shy away from the tail dragger? I'll get training in whatever I get.
3.I know the vans line is designed around the lycoming engines. what engine/propeller combination do you regard as the best and why?
4.electric or manual flaps and trim? pros and cons?
5.leaning towards an IFR platform for initial training. good or bad idea?who flies IFR here?stable platform ?
6.what do I look for in a used aircraft? I'm talking the big stuff here. factory built spar? certain things that must have been done or accomplished during the build? problem areas?
feel free to address any areas I can't think of yet. please, I need advice before I jump out there and buy a "wrong" aircraft. oh, and thanks in advance.
1. do you think I am on the right track, or should I think about another model?
2. do I have any real reason to shy away from the tail dragger? I'll get training in whatever I get.
3.I know the vans line is designed around the lycoming engines. what engine/propeller combination do you regard as the best and why?
4.electric or manual flaps and trim? pros and cons?
5.leaning towards an IFR platform for initial training. good or bad idea?who flies IFR here?stable platform ?
6.what do I look for in a used aircraft? I'm talking the big stuff here. factory built spar? certain things that must have been done or accomplished during the build? problem areas?
feel free to address any areas I can't think of yet. please, I need advice before I jump out there and buy a "wrong" aircraft. oh, and thanks in advance.