bottlerocket
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I'm 100% ready to buy my first flying RV. I've decided on an RV7A with an IO360 CS and IFR. Beyond that I really have no idea what I am looking for. I fully intend on having a full inspection done on the aircraft I choose before purchasing, but this is more of the minutia.
It doesn't have to be 7A specific, but if it only applies to certain models please say so.
So for the actual topic: From everyone's experience, what are common (or even not so cpmmeon) gotchas with Van's aircraft? I know there is a near infinite number of combinations of motors, props, avionics, etc. But beyond that, what are things (especially those who have purchased theirs already flying) that you have run into that you REALLY wish you knew to look for when buying. Even if you would have purchased it anyway, things that gave you a moment of pause. And.... go
It doesn't have to be 7A specific, but if it only applies to certain models please say so.
So for the actual topic: From everyone's experience, what are common (or even not so cpmmeon) gotchas with Van's aircraft? I know there is a near infinite number of combinations of motors, props, avionics, etc. But beyond that, what are things (especially those who have purchased theirs already flying) that you have run into that you REALLY wish you knew to look for when buying. Even if you would have purchased it anyway, things that gave you a moment of pause. And.... go