tkatc
Well Known Member
Ok, a brief description about myself. I am an air traffic controller so I am very familiar with airspace, phraseology, most weather, etc etc. I recently got my private license and have nearly a 100 hrs in either a 152 or 172. I MAY get my instrument rating just to get back into the books and continue learning and understanding both sides of the frequency (sort of speak).
I am interested in buying my first airplane and I am a bit overwhelmed by which direction to take but the RV-6a seems to be the perfect airplane for me although it might be above my skill level at this point. Not to mention my wallet level. The things that appeal to me about the RV-6 is the pretty nice speed, the aerobatic cabability, and being able to buy an aircraft made within the last 10 years as opposed to a 40 yo Cessna. I have ZERO interest in building but wouldn't mind milling over a project or two to learn the systems.
My questions for you guys are many but the top few will follow. How do you afford it? How do you decide which airplane is best for you? Should I be researching a different plane or did I get lucky to zero in on Van's. Who works on your RV? Are there any hangars avail in the South Jersey area? Where does one get training? Where does one get AFFORDABLE insurance? and what IS affordable insurance?
I am interested in buying my first airplane and I am a bit overwhelmed by which direction to take but the RV-6a seems to be the perfect airplane for me although it might be above my skill level at this point. Not to mention my wallet level. The things that appeal to me about the RV-6 is the pretty nice speed, the aerobatic cabability, and being able to buy an aircraft made within the last 10 years as opposed to a 40 yo Cessna. I have ZERO interest in building but wouldn't mind milling over a project or two to learn the systems.
My questions for you guys are many but the top few will follow. How do you afford it? How do you decide which airplane is best for you? Should I be researching a different plane or did I get lucky to zero in on Van's. Who works on your RV? Are there any hangars avail in the South Jersey area? Where does one get training? Where does one get AFFORDABLE insurance? and what IS affordable insurance?