Since Constant Speed was mentioned, I might offer an alternate point of view. I've had more than a couple RV pilots tell me that if they were to do it again, they'd save the money and spend it on fuel instead. RV's are such great airplanes, they are a winner either way! Besides the high initial cos...

My first years insurance was about $2600. Yes, expensive, however, I was a 150 hour pilot with 10 hours of TW time. After I passed the 100 hour TW mark, I think I pay around $1200/yr. I was scared of the little wheel in the back of the airplane because I didn't know any better. Now, I wouldn't have...

deborahvenegas wrote:Hello Everyone. I'm Deborah newbie in the forum.

Hi Deborah,
Welcome!
Allen

My first years insurance was about $2600. Yes, expensive, however, I was a 150 hour pilot with 10 hours of TW time. After I passed the 100 hour TW mark, I think I pay around $1200/yr. I was scared of the little wheel in the back of the airplane because I didn't know any better. Now, I wouldn't have...

Don't disqualify the tailwheel yet! I didn't have any TW time when I began my build. In fact, I started the RV project with the intent on building a nosewheel -7A. However, many locals at the airport told me not to make a decision until you take a few tailwheel lessons. I did transition training in ...

Nice! I remember page 20. It was AWESOME!!! One car bay is all you need... until you mate the wings, that is. Looking forward to seeing your progress! If you want to press the fast forward button, Mark on this forum has a nicely done -7 project he can no longer complete up in Detroit (I believe???)...

Allen, Welcome! How far along are you? Where are you building? 8) CJ Hi Captain, Thank you. I'm about on page 20 of the preview plans, haha! I've got a 2 car garage, sometimes, when I pull the wife's car out, as well as a 20x10 enclosed area off the garage that will also be a work area. I'm in Sant...

Hi Everyone,
New to the forum, but have visited a few times over the last year. I'm getting ready to start an RV-7A project, so I'm sure I'll be here plenty!
Allen