I leave for Oshkosh in two weeks and can't wait! I am especially excited to tour the Van's area! With that being said, my shop is finally built and I plan to purchase a quick build kit while in Oshkosh or immediately when I return. However, I am still teetering between the RV-8 and the new 14. I really wish I could afford the 10 so me, my wife and daughter could go places but my budget simply won't allow it.
I have always liked the 8 but my daughter and wife would prefer to sit beside me rather than behind me. Also, when I flew back seat in the 8 I was sitting "right on the floor" (it seemed) and had very little room. My legs actually started going to sleep due to them being stretched out around the front seat. I must say though, it is a cool looking plane on the ground as well as in the air. I like being able to see clearly on both sides!
When I think of the 14, I think if much more room, sided by side seating and perhaps much more comfortable while maintaining the cool factor, fast and room for storage. It will also handle mild aerobatics like the 8.
Has anyone here been in my predicament before? What did you do?
Thanks a lot for any and all feedback/suggestions!!
Tom
I have always liked the 8 but my daughter and wife would prefer to sit beside me rather than behind me. Also, when I flew back seat in the 8 I was sitting "right on the floor" (it seemed) and had very little room. My legs actually started going to sleep due to them being stretched out around the front seat. I must say though, it is a cool looking plane on the ground as well as in the air. I like being able to see clearly on both sides!
When I think of the 14, I think if much more room, sided by side seating and perhaps much more comfortable while maintaining the cool factor, fast and room for storage. It will also handle mild aerobatics like the 8.
Has anyone here been in my predicament before? What did you do?
Thanks a lot for any and all feedback/suggestions!!
Tom