Hello Everyone,
This is my first official post in VAF. Im a Private Pilot getting ready to start my first build and the jury is still out on the RV7A vs. RV14A.
My mission: 2 seat aerobatic capable of long cross countries comfortably.
I've sat in the RV14 and rode in an RV7A a few times and going back and forth about which to build.
I've ready plenty of forums with people similar to my size 6'3'' 240 lbs fitting in the RV7s w/o any issues. Still a little uneasy about not being comfortable and people keep mentioning concerns with the nose wheel.
I can swing the $$$ for the RV14 over time, but like the affordability of the RV7. Just don't want to wish I would have spent the extra money for the 14 to gain the space if I go the RV7A path.
Additionally I like the idea of the new instructions and less fab time on the RV14 especially being a new builder.
Thoughts on my path? Anyone my size regret or would have went with a 14 if it was available when the started?
Roger
This is my first official post in VAF. Im a Private Pilot getting ready to start my first build and the jury is still out on the RV7A vs. RV14A.
My mission: 2 seat aerobatic capable of long cross countries comfortably.
I've sat in the RV14 and rode in an RV7A a few times and going back and forth about which to build.
I've ready plenty of forums with people similar to my size 6'3'' 240 lbs fitting in the RV7s w/o any issues. Still a little uneasy about not being comfortable and people keep mentioning concerns with the nose wheel.
I can swing the $$$ for the RV14 over time, but like the affordability of the RV7. Just don't want to wish I would have spent the extra money for the 14 to gain the space if I go the RV7A path.
Additionally I like the idea of the new instructions and less fab time on the RV14 especially being a new builder.
Thoughts on my path? Anyone my size regret or would have went with a 14 if it was available when the started?
Roger