Hi all.
First post on here.
I have a few questions, most will probably be silly, but really interested in building a RV7A, and just want to do some future planning and avoid surprises down the line….
A bit about myself, live in St Johns, Newfoundland. Hold both a FW and Heli ATPL, fulltime Offshore heli pilot at the moment, and want to fly a bit when I want(the few days a year its VFR in Newfoundland lol) .
Just have a few question, especially for Canadians that has been through the process lately.
1. What will shipping be for 4 parts of the kit? Wont be able to buy all at once, so will come in 4 shipments, anyone maybe have recent prices to the east of Canada?
2. I obviously going to pay tax on the purchase, but will there be import duties to Canada?
3. Tools. What would you guys suggest to buy? All new or try bargain shopping second hand tools?
4. Accept for Avionics, what other parts are required to complete the kit to flying? Seals,rubbers, wiring, interior etc? What is a general rule of thumb what that will cost +-? Defiantly not going for an expensive build, will be as basic VFR machine with a 1 color finish. (Fly in the soup everyday with my job so not interested in IFR .
5. In Canada, will someone have to come and do periodic inspections on your build from Transport Canada?
6. After the build is complete, what taxes are to be expected with registration?
7. How does the initial flights work? Must they be done by n test pilot or how does that whole process work? Certain amount of hours to be flown etc?
8. In what order will you order the kit?
This is all I can think of for now, but will probably have a heap of other questions to follow.
Have a great week!
First post on here.
I have a few questions, most will probably be silly, but really interested in building a RV7A, and just want to do some future planning and avoid surprises down the line….
A bit about myself, live in St Johns, Newfoundland. Hold both a FW and Heli ATPL, fulltime Offshore heli pilot at the moment, and want to fly a bit when I want(the few days a year its VFR in Newfoundland lol) .
Just have a few question, especially for Canadians that has been through the process lately.
1. What will shipping be for 4 parts of the kit? Wont be able to buy all at once, so will come in 4 shipments, anyone maybe have recent prices to the east of Canada?
2. I obviously going to pay tax on the purchase, but will there be import duties to Canada?
3. Tools. What would you guys suggest to buy? All new or try bargain shopping second hand tools?
4. Accept for Avionics, what other parts are required to complete the kit to flying? Seals,rubbers, wiring, interior etc? What is a general rule of thumb what that will cost +-? Defiantly not going for an expensive build, will be as basic VFR machine with a 1 color finish. (Fly in the soup everyday with my job so not interested in IFR .
5. In Canada, will someone have to come and do periodic inspections on your build from Transport Canada?
6. After the build is complete, what taxes are to be expected with registration?
7. How does the initial flights work? Must they be done by n test pilot or how does that whole process work? Certain amount of hours to be flown etc?
8. In what order will you order the kit?
This is all I can think of for now, but will probably have a heap of other questions to follow.
Have a great week!