Hi all,
I've had the RV grin ever since Dann Parks took me up in his 50hr -6A in late Spring and have been working toward actually getting started (and convincing my wife this is a great idea) ever since. I took the Synergy Air intro class in June, bought my tools in July, and finished my toolbox practice kit a few days ago. My question is how to plan out the budgeting process down the road. Here are the estimates from Vans, but what I don't know is where in the process they all fit in:
Empennage -- $1495 (obvious 1st step)
QB Wing & Fuselage -- $19485
Finishing kit -- $5500
Engine 180HP, not sure yet new/used/Lyco or clone -- $25250 or less
CS Prop -- $5585
Prop governor & cabling -- $1350
Firewall forward accessories -- $3200
Electronic flight instruments -- $3200
VFR Instruments -- $1100
Lights -- $890
VFR X-country avionics -- $2800
Basic electrical system -- $400
Cushions/harness -- $900
Pro Paint -- $6000 (obviously can be done after successful 1st flight)
I'm less concerned at this point with the specific numbers (which will vary as I finalize panel & engine decisions) as I am knowing when in the process the big spends come in after the QB kit. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,
bill
aspiring 7A builder
(was on the fence 7vs9, but did took an aerobatics lesson in a T-6 Texan which cleared that right up!)
I've had the RV grin ever since Dann Parks took me up in his 50hr -6A in late Spring and have been working toward actually getting started (and convincing my wife this is a great idea) ever since. I took the Synergy Air intro class in June, bought my tools in July, and finished my toolbox practice kit a few days ago. My question is how to plan out the budgeting process down the road. Here are the estimates from Vans, but what I don't know is where in the process they all fit in:
Empennage -- $1495 (obvious 1st step)
QB Wing & Fuselage -- $19485
Finishing kit -- $5500
Engine 180HP, not sure yet new/used/Lyco or clone -- $25250 or less
CS Prop -- $5585
Prop governor & cabling -- $1350
Firewall forward accessories -- $3200
Electronic flight instruments -- $3200
VFR Instruments -- $1100
Lights -- $890
VFR X-country avionics -- $2800
Basic electrical system -- $400
Cushions/harness -- $900
Pro Paint -- $6000 (obviously can be done after successful 1st flight)
I'm less concerned at this point with the specific numbers (which will vary as I finalize panel & engine decisions) as I am knowing when in the process the big spends come in after the QB kit. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,
bill
aspiring 7A builder
(was on the fence 7vs9, but did took an aerobatics lesson in a T-6 Texan which cleared that right up!)