CFI1513840
Well Known Member
I know I?m preaching to the choir, but here goes?
There are lots of reasons, but being able to do your own maintenance (for the non-A&P?s) has to be a big one. I recently decided to sell our Cessna 150, not because the RV-7 will fly anytime soon, but my wife and I thought it would be nice to have something a little bigger and maybe even a little faster while I?m building the RV (with her help of course). We found a quarter-share in a Cherokee 160, and put the 150 up for sale. A buyer came along and we negotiated a full price offer if I would spring for an annual. The estimate was $650. That seemed okay, and knowing the 150 was in good shape (or so I thought), and being a sucker for punishment, I agreed. Five weeks and five thousand dollars later the 150 was ready for its new owner. He got a good deal and I got yet another reminder of why I am spending hours in the basement building this RV-7.
There are lots of reasons, but being able to do your own maintenance (for the non-A&P?s) has to be a big one. I recently decided to sell our Cessna 150, not because the RV-7 will fly anytime soon, but my wife and I thought it would be nice to have something a little bigger and maybe even a little faster while I?m building the RV (with her help of course). We found a quarter-share in a Cherokee 160, and put the 150 up for sale. A buyer came along and we negotiated a full price offer if I would spring for an annual. The estimate was $650. That seemed okay, and knowing the 150 was in good shape (or so I thought), and being a sucker for punishment, I agreed. Five weeks and five thousand dollars later the 150 was ready for its new owner. He got a good deal and I got yet another reminder of why I am spending hours in the basement building this RV-7.