Hartstoc
Well Known Member
FOUND my Ferrari! On 777 as I write this SFO-BOS, looking forward to the 3,000+ mile retreival flight. Was not exactly what I expected. FP Sensenich, which will soon be ome CS composite, carb soon to be injection, but an an exquisetely slow-built airframe that is the work of a career helicopter A&P, sadly deseased. Color me one happy camper.
I'm still looking for a flying RV-7A resembling the one I would build if I had the time. Max $135K cash would need to be very low time and hit on all wishlist points- so less for any compromises, upgrades or mods required. If you need to sell a 7A that seems to fit what I'm looking for, please contact me. I'm willing to travel.
My wish list ranked by importance:
1- WEIGHT: Building within Van's weight target requires incredible discipline at every step. I know the airplane I want may exceed the heavy end of Van's recommended range by a bit, but I'd really like to end up near 1150#. Comfy seats ok, but other embellishments, upholstery, padding, excessive primers or interior paint, etc. generally count as negatives for me. Well-done ext. paint but as light-weight as humanly possible works for me. A signed-off but not yet painted recent build would be a HUGE plus. Will need to know accurate empty weight as-equipped.
2- Power: Fuel injection a must, even if I have to convert, cold-air induction a plus, at least 180HP, CS Prop(preferably composit). I would consider a light, well-built FP that could be converted to CS
3- Quality/Equipment: Well-fitted tilt-up a big plus. Fast-build a plus but slow ok if very well done. LED exterior lighting, electric trim and flaps OK. Easily removable pax side stick. Low-time low-age a plus as well. Purchase direct from builder a definite plus.
4- The Panel- I'm actually willing to upgrade or even replace the panel, but that would hit the price pretty hard. I'm looking to end up with Airspeed indicator steamer and up-to-date or easily upgradable glass, GRT or Dynon, easily integrated with ADSB in-out, auto-pilot, etc. Bare space on Pax side of panel a big plus.
Your labor of love will be deeply appreciated and will be cared for by an experienced pilot and seasoned mechanic and will live in my nice dry hangar at KSTS.
I'm still looking for a flying RV-7A resembling the one I would build if I had the time. Max $135K cash would need to be very low time and hit on all wishlist points- so less for any compromises, upgrades or mods required. If you need to sell a 7A that seems to fit what I'm looking for, please contact me. I'm willing to travel.
My wish list ranked by importance:
1- WEIGHT: Building within Van's weight target requires incredible discipline at every step. I know the airplane I want may exceed the heavy end of Van's recommended range by a bit, but I'd really like to end up near 1150#. Comfy seats ok, but other embellishments, upholstery, padding, excessive primers or interior paint, etc. generally count as negatives for me. Well-done ext. paint but as light-weight as humanly possible works for me. A signed-off but not yet painted recent build would be a HUGE plus. Will need to know accurate empty weight as-equipped.
2- Power: Fuel injection a must, even if I have to convert, cold-air induction a plus, at least 180HP, CS Prop(preferably composit). I would consider a light, well-built FP that could be converted to CS
3- Quality/Equipment: Well-fitted tilt-up a big plus. Fast-build a plus but slow ok if very well done. LED exterior lighting, electric trim and flaps OK. Easily removable pax side stick. Low-time low-age a plus as well. Purchase direct from builder a definite plus.
4- The Panel- I'm actually willing to upgrade or even replace the panel, but that would hit the price pretty hard. I'm looking to end up with Airspeed indicator steamer and up-to-date or easily upgradable glass, GRT or Dynon, easily integrated with ADSB in-out, auto-pilot, etc. Bare space on Pax side of panel a big plus.
Your labor of love will be deeply appreciated and will be cared for by an experienced pilot and seasoned mechanic and will live in my nice dry hangar at KSTS.
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