Drumwright
I'm New Here
I am considering purchasing a RV-10 from the second owner. It is a beautiful, immaculately built airplane with everything I could conceivably want in an airplane.
I was really ramped up to fly her and the owner was kind enough to allow me to fly the plane (with him in the right seat). I loved everything about the plane except it felt like I was flying in a tin can. Based on the price and the hype I suppose I expected it to have the feel of a more luxurious airplane.
I'm an older guy and my wife and I like our comforts, and I would want anyone flying with us to feel they are in a substantial, comfortable airplane.
To put it another way, I guess I was expecting the ride of a Lexus when it felt more like the ride of a Jeep.
I am trying to determine if my expectations were unrealistic, or perhaps I just had a bad day (I was a little under the weather), or whether there is a substantial difference in sound insulation, etc.
I would appreciate some feedback.
I was really ramped up to fly her and the owner was kind enough to allow me to fly the plane (with him in the right seat). I loved everything about the plane except it felt like I was flying in a tin can. Based on the price and the hype I suppose I expected it to have the feel of a more luxurious airplane.
I'm an older guy and my wife and I like our comforts, and I would want anyone flying with us to feel they are in a substantial, comfortable airplane.
To put it another way, I guess I was expecting the ride of a Lexus when it felt more like the ride of a Jeep.
I am trying to determine if my expectations were unrealistic, or perhaps I just had a bad day (I was a little under the weather), or whether there is a substantial difference in sound insulation, etc.
I would appreciate some feedback.