I am still in the early stages of planning my next aircraft purchase. I initially thought that I would go with an RV6 as it checks most of the boxes but I was somewhat disappointed to learn of it?s limiting aerobatic gross weight. I then turned to the RV7 but it seems to be limited by a substantially higher purchase price versus the 6 Although I do not have a lot of data points on the 7. So far I?m only seeing very well equipped IFR 7s for sale. What price should I expect to pay for a well built but basic VFR, fixed pitch RV7?
The mission for this plane is going to be weekend sport flying, basic sport aerobatics & occasional cross country for work when VFR prevails. The configuration needs to be side-by-side as I have a child who I would like to keep a very close eye / hand on in the cockpit. I was hoping to have enough money left over after this purchase to partner up on a ?family plane? so we can all fly together occasionally. Perhaps I could should consider partnering up on a more capable aerobatic plane and purchasing the family cruiser...
First order of business is to figure out what I should expect to pay for a basic VFR 7 if there is anyone who can help give me a range that would be fantastic.
Thx
The mission for this plane is going to be weekend sport flying, basic sport aerobatics & occasional cross country for work when VFR prevails. The configuration needs to be side-by-side as I have a child who I would like to keep a very close eye / hand on in the cockpit. I was hoping to have enough money left over after this purchase to partner up on a ?family plane? so we can all fly together occasionally. Perhaps I could should consider partnering up on a more capable aerobatic plane and purchasing the family cruiser...
First order of business is to figure out what I should expect to pay for a basic VFR 7 if there is anyone who can help give me a range that would be fantastic.
Thx