Hello,
I'm getting ready to start building my first RV but still deciding between the -3B and the -8. I have flown in the back of the -8 twice so I have a good understanding of its' flight characteristics but hear all the time the -3B is the "pilots" RV!
I'm wondering how much "cheaper" the -3B is over the -8 in terms of operation, insurance and build costs. The -3B kit is about 1/2 the -8, but what about engines and avionics/instruments? I have more time then money but if the costs are similar, I'd opt for the -8 since it carry's two people.
My missions priorities are as follows:
1. Get flying! I'd rather have a basic airworthy aircraft then a fancy hangar queen.
2. VFR Day/Night
3. Aerobatics, 300-400m hops around the states.
A few other general questions if you please.
1. I read that RV-3 builders need to limit their aerobatics to the normal category until the wing spar mod is complete. Is this feature standard in the -3B?
2. How well are the -3s plans laid out? I started reading a thread a while back regarding some plans errors. Will this be a major problem for build time?
Thanks for your time and and input!
I'm getting ready to start building my first RV but still deciding between the -3B and the -8. I have flown in the back of the -8 twice so I have a good understanding of its' flight characteristics but hear all the time the -3B is the "pilots" RV!
I'm wondering how much "cheaper" the -3B is over the -8 in terms of operation, insurance and build costs. The -3B kit is about 1/2 the -8, but what about engines and avionics/instruments? I have more time then money but if the costs are similar, I'd opt for the -8 since it carry's two people.
My missions priorities are as follows:
1. Get flying! I'd rather have a basic airworthy aircraft then a fancy hangar queen.
2. VFR Day/Night
3. Aerobatics, 300-400m hops around the states.
A few other general questions if you please.
1. I read that RV-3 builders need to limit their aerobatics to the normal category until the wing spar mod is complete. Is this feature standard in the -3B?
2. How well are the -3s plans laid out? I started reading a thread a while back regarding some plans errors. Will this be a major problem for build time?
Thanks for your time and and input!