Hi guys,
Been reading this board for a few weeks. Little info. Recently a friend told me about his long time interest in building a plane and Van's was his choice. For what ever reason, I got a bit more than just excited myself. Had no idea that planes were as affordable as they are (even just buying a used plane). Just never really thought about it. Have never sat in a cockpit before. I have traveled extensively for about 10 yrs and now run my own company (still a lot of travel). The entire concept of becoming a pilot and owning my own aircraft has me really pumped up. Building an aircraft is even more exciting. I have a billion questions but my first is to the rv10 builders that have completed their kits. I am wondering how accurate Vans cost estimator really is. Roughly with a new engine it suggest about 110k. Being the newbie I am, I really don't know what else folks would add to the plane as must haves. (autopilot for instance). The good news is I have been an avid offshore fisherman for a bunch of years and owned a good number of boats. I am all to familiar with the money associated with an insanely addictive hobby. Honestly, at first glance, I'm thinking that small planes pail in comparision to sportfishing boats as far as the dollars for owning and operating are concerned. Anyway, is this 110k a reasonalble estimate for a completed quickbuild RV10.
Many thanks
Mike (Richmond, Va)
Been reading this board for a few weeks. Little info. Recently a friend told me about his long time interest in building a plane and Van's was his choice. For what ever reason, I got a bit more than just excited myself. Had no idea that planes were as affordable as they are (even just buying a used plane). Just never really thought about it. Have never sat in a cockpit before. I have traveled extensively for about 10 yrs and now run my own company (still a lot of travel). The entire concept of becoming a pilot and owning my own aircraft has me really pumped up. Building an aircraft is even more exciting. I have a billion questions but my first is to the rv10 builders that have completed their kits. I am wondering how accurate Vans cost estimator really is. Roughly with a new engine it suggest about 110k. Being the newbie I am, I really don't know what else folks would add to the plane as must haves. (autopilot for instance). The good news is I have been an avid offshore fisherman for a bunch of years and owned a good number of boats. I am all to familiar with the money associated with an insanely addictive hobby. Honestly, at first glance, I'm thinking that small planes pail in comparision to sportfishing boats as far as the dollars for owning and operating are concerned. Anyway, is this 110k a reasonalble estimate for a completed quickbuild RV10.
Many thanks
Mike (Richmond, Va)