LAMPSguy
Well Known Member
First off, I CAN use Google, HAVE used the search function, KNOW that I can't budget for this, but please read anyway and give feedback to my question![Big grin :D :D](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
I am in the Navy, still have 5 years of hard operational flying (REALLY no time to build) so I am really cutting costs and corners to save for the coming project.
How does the following sound as far as estimation goes...have used all above mentioned resources to try to get close to accurate figures. I have rounded, added shipping, etc.
RV-8 Slow build:
Kit - $22,000
Options - $1000
New 200/210 HP engine from Lycoming $40,000
Prop C/S $12,000
Tools/shop $5,000
Random extras $10,000
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$90,000
Avionics (I know prices/capabilities change, but assume that ABOUT the same style of stuff will be available for about the same amount)
G3X 2 screen $13,500
GTN-650 $10,300
GTX-32 $2,500
GMA-35 $3,000
L3 Trilogy $12,000
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$52,000
TOTAL $142,000 * 1.3 overbudget factor = $185,000
Am I WAY off base? If I were to be able to plan for this (not necessarily GET that amount, but plan for it) Will I be close? Obviously I'm looking for a very well equipped, IFR time machine.
Thanks
I am in the Navy, still have 5 years of hard operational flying (REALLY no time to build) so I am really cutting costs and corners to save for the coming project.
How does the following sound as far as estimation goes...have used all above mentioned resources to try to get close to accurate figures. I have rounded, added shipping, etc.
RV-8 Slow build:
Kit - $22,000
Options - $1000
New 200/210 HP engine from Lycoming $40,000
Prop C/S $12,000
Tools/shop $5,000
Random extras $10,000
____________________
$90,000
Avionics (I know prices/capabilities change, but assume that ABOUT the same style of stuff will be available for about the same amount)
G3X 2 screen $13,500
GTN-650 $10,300
GTX-32 $2,500
GMA-35 $3,000
L3 Trilogy $12,000
_______________________
$52,000
TOTAL $142,000 * 1.3 overbudget factor = $185,000
Am I WAY off base? If I were to be able to plan for this (not necessarily GET that amount, but plan for it) Will I be close? Obviously I'm looking for a very well equipped, IFR time machine.
Thanks