I have a close friend in Naples, FL, who wants to get back into flying after decades off. He's been training in a Cirrus and a 172. He has asked me what he should buy.
I am a 30 year private pilot in NC (RDU), 1500 Cirrus hours, 1000 182 hours, IFR. I own an SR22 and a Rutan Berkut. But I am a huge RV fan. I like metal construction (weight and simplicity), and I like the accumulated experience of the RV fleet. I told him an RV 10 looks ideal for him. I prefer this to his other choice, a Cirrus, because the Cirrus is a little too unforgiving for a newbie pilot when stalling or landing.
Is there a consultant or broker or advisor who can help us learn what to look for/look out for? The Rutan fleet has a couple of them and they are great especially for buyers (vs builders). I would appreciate any leads.
He also wants a BRS, based on the great Cirrus safety data. Anyone have experience putting one into an RV-10?
Thanks.
I am a 30 year private pilot in NC (RDU), 1500 Cirrus hours, 1000 182 hours, IFR. I own an SR22 and a Rutan Berkut. But I am a huge RV fan. I like metal construction (weight and simplicity), and I like the accumulated experience of the RV fleet. I told him an RV 10 looks ideal for him. I prefer this to his other choice, a Cirrus, because the Cirrus is a little too unforgiving for a newbie pilot when stalling or landing.
Is there a consultant or broker or advisor who can help us learn what to look for/look out for? The Rutan fleet has a couple of them and they are great especially for buyers (vs builders). I would appreciate any leads.
He also wants a BRS, based on the great Cirrus safety data. Anyone have experience putting one into an RV-10?
Thanks.