Thanks for the reality check. I knew I was missing something. I read other forums on this site about engine maintenance after my post and realized the question was already answered. I don't do much of my own car maintenance, and so don't think think in those terms often. Last major repair I tried ha...

Thank you all for your posts. Most RVs are built and I assume flown by the builders. If internet aircraft for sale sites are representative of the actual market (I've read various arguments about that) then why do the ones for sale usually have less then 500 hours TTAF. Often less than 300. Admitted...

You may be sorry you offered. :lol: My first question is why build a plane and turn around and sell it? Sometimes I see planes just out of the test period offered for sale. And I wonder whether they frightened the builder, or didn't handle well, or the builder likes building as much as I like flying.

I linked to your site from an AOPA link. I am wonderfully impressed with what you have posted so far. I too, am enamored with RVs particularly the 7A. The difference is that I have no desire to build one. I am interested in buying a used one. I've read several articles - including Van's - about buyi...