Cth6
Well Known Member
Probably way too much info but may provide context around my questions. My wife and I have been working on defining our mission for some time now as it relates to flying; Weekend Cross Country Jaunts ( ~< 400 nm), Local breakfast runs and solo around the patch.
Have three options...
1. Continue to rent ~ $ but tied to the rental schedule / availability
2. Buy completed plane ~ $$$ No schedule to hold us back. top contenders RV-12 S-LSA or C172 (familiarity, I have most hours here.)
3. Build plane ~ $$ but takes time and space (RV-9A seems like it will fit the bill)
Why the RV-12 vs RV9A. RV-12 can be delivered as S-LSA. Right or wrong, I am shying away from a used Experimental due to the unknown around the quality of the builder. If I am going to make the leap to build, The RV-9A seems to be a better fit due to the useful load and cruising speed.
Now to the questions at hand.
How is the cabin air flow / temps in the RV's once aloft? My baseline is a 172 venting that summer Florida air. At least the high wing provides some shade relief.
Both the 9A and the 12 are lighter (gross) than the C-172. How do they handle the typical summer thermals we have in FL?
Lastly, is there an EAA chapter or other RV groups around Orlando that would be great to reach out to?
Unfortunately Vans will not have 9 or 12 demos at SNF, but they are going to help make some connections this week to see if I can get a ride in to help with the decision.
Thanks in advance.
CT
Have three options...
1. Continue to rent ~ $ but tied to the rental schedule / availability
2. Buy completed plane ~ $$$ No schedule to hold us back. top contenders RV-12 S-LSA or C172 (familiarity, I have most hours here.)
3. Build plane ~ $$ but takes time and space (RV-9A seems like it will fit the bill)
Why the RV-12 vs RV9A. RV-12 can be delivered as S-LSA. Right or wrong, I am shying away from a used Experimental due to the unknown around the quality of the builder. If I am going to make the leap to build, The RV-9A seems to be a better fit due to the useful load and cruising speed.
Now to the questions at hand.
How is the cabin air flow / temps in the RV's once aloft? My baseline is a 172 venting that summer Florida air. At least the high wing provides some shade relief.
Both the 9A and the 12 are lighter (gross) than the C-172. How do they handle the typical summer thermals we have in FL?
Lastly, is there an EAA chapter or other RV groups around Orlando that would be great to reach out to?
Unfortunately Vans will not have 9 or 12 demos at SNF, but they are going to help make some connections this week to see if I can get a ride in to help with the decision.
Thanks in advance.
CT