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08-16-2022, 12:17 PM
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Please add a cup holder next to the cigarettes lighter.
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Dues paid 2023, worth every penny
RV9A- Status:
98% done, 2% left to go
To Go: wing mounting, engine baffles, wing tips, move to airport
www.pilotjohnsrv9.blogspot.com
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08-16-2022, 09:21 PM
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Echoing what 543TB and rvbuilder2002 said: a plane with a pretty good speed ratio, including ~140kts cruise and ~400ft landing roll, can get the dogs and the camping gear into it for longer trips and a couple jump seats for the rare times we do sightseeing missions with friends or nieces/nephews, and parts and avionics that are available and don't cost as much as the plane. I'm so in...
I wrote out what my wants and needs were and it was 13 long-winded items. The only things the -15 didn't cover were light aerobatics and towing at the glider club (someone at the club has a cub that can do those 2 things, but it can't do most other, higher priority things like 140kts with room for gear, the dogs, and the wife....). I've been looking for about 3 years to buy a certified plane that covers at least ~75% of my list and a) they usually only cover ~50%, b) they rarely last on the market long enough to make a phone call, c) they're usually rust-buckets, and d) if they make it thru some combination of a, b, and/or c, they've got an asking price of $200-$300k (and that includes a few of the experimentals, too), or need enough mods or updates to compete with the RV-15 that they'll end up costing that much.
Sooo... given the expected/planned specs, the guesstimated build costs, and the value of not having to deal with an ad that ends "price firm, serious offers only. I know what I've got", I'd buy Greg that goofy Presso machine for his birthday if I thought it would help my placement on the not-yet-formed waitlist.
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08-16-2022, 09:49 PM
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Wait list
I started a waitlist. I am at the top.
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John S
WARNING! Information presented in this post is my opinion. All users of info have sole responsibility for determining accuracy or suitability for their use.
Dues paid 2023, worth every penny
RV9A- Status:
98% done, 2% left to go
To Go: wing mounting, engine baffles, wing tips, move to airport
www.pilotjohnsrv9.blogspot.com
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08-17-2022, 08:01 AM
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I started a waitlist. I am at the top.
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Wait! What about my list? I'm at the top of that one. Now what?  
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Wait! What about my list? I'm at the top of that one. Now what? |
Fine put me at number two on your list!
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WARNING! Information presented in this post is my opinion. All users of info have sole responsibility for determining accuracy or suitability for their use.
Dues paid 2023, worth every penny
RV9A- Status:
98% done, 2% left to go
To Go: wing mounting, engine baffles, wing tips, move to airport
www.pilotjohnsrv9.blogspot.com
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08-17-2022, 10:35 AM
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Haha. Well played, sir. 
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RV-6 Bought one flying and sold again
RV-7 100% slow build. Completed 4/2021. Phase 1 completed, flew it to OSH '21!.
RV-10 Tail done. Wings in progress.
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I’m picking them up
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That would be me,,,, no probably about it
If we can get 4 or 6 kits in a rider box truck,,, I’ll pick them up and bring ‘em home.
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IM going to build one but I guarantee I’ll have the 15 with the least amount of off airport time on it ha
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08-25-2022, 11:22 AM
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IM going to build one but I guarantee I’ll have the 15 with the least amount of off airport time on it ha
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That's what I'm talkin' bout
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08-27-2022, 10:09 AM
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…time left on earth..
I get that! Getting old and want to enjoy using things. Hopefully they will have a very quick build option!
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