New -7 builder numbers

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 3:35 pm

Hey All,

I was just wondering how many -7 emps are out there circulating.

Mine I got from some guy unassembled last year. It was minted in 2001 and is kit number 70312. The 0312th -7 kit made.

What is your number? This will give us an idea of what they are up to so far.

In the last issue of the RVATOR, I remember seeing one really high number and became curious.

CJ

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 4:51 pm

my builder number is 72395, so as of july this year there were at least 2,395 emps out there. i would guess they're not quite to 3,000, but probably close!

CJ, did you get a new builder number when you ordered your wings, or did you take over 70312?

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 4:59 pm

I took over 0312.

I suppose that I could have requested another one, but I liked the 0312 number.

CJ

Post by **Spike** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 8:18 pm

I believe that I am 91072. What did you mean take over a number? Was your kit under an older numbering scheme or something?

BTW, did you hear that at Osh this year Van sold 81 tail kits .... just for the RV-10 alone. Sheeesh, they are like monsters. I wonder what it will be like in 10 years

jim_geo · Post by **jim_geo** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 8:56 pm

I'm 2237. I almost waited for them to make one more sale before I ordered mine cause my Cessna is 69238.

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 9:34 pm

Spike, I got my kit second hand. Nothing was done, 'cept for an inventory. I took the number that was associated with the parts and plans.

Jim, you probably wouldn't have had to wait long!

Sooo, 3000 -7's and they are the newest 2 seater!

There HAS to be TENS of thousands of kits floating around out there!

CJ

TWJoyner · Post by **TWJoyner** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 12:09 am

Just ordered my emp kit. Should be here Friday, so I'm probably one of the newest builders... My number is 72523.

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 5:49 am

Cool, so at least 2,523 so far...huh.

That is what, in 4 years?

We are on the cusp of a REALLY BIG movement!

CJ

DansRv7 · Post by **DansRv7** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 6:54 am

My 7 kit# is 71234.
Emp delivered in Feb 2003.

Dan Landry
FWF

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Spike, I got my kit second hand. Nothing was done, 'cept for an inventory. I took the number that was associated with the parts and plans.

Jim, you probably wouldn't have had to wait long!

Sooo, 3000 -7's and they are the newest 2 seater!

There HAS to be TENS of thousands of kits floating around out there!

CJ

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cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 8:45 am

TW,

welcome to rivetbangers! congrats on the purchase of your emp kit!

Womack2005 · Post by **Womack2005** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 11:52 am

I'm #72452

Ready to countersink the rudder wedge tonight. I finally got some heat in my garage (er, I mean aircraft factory)

Anybody know how many -7s actually flying?

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 1:55 pm

according to van's site, which is updated thoughout the day as the emails come in, there are 240 7/7A's flying.

jimrobinette · Post by **jimrobinette** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 7:41 pm

CJ,

Bought my emp July 2004, and I am 1940. With TW about 600 after me, it seems they are selling the -7 emp kits at about the rate of 500/year. I am sure that rate will increase over the next couple of years, but not too dramtically, especially with the sales of the -10 taking off and the possible introduction of the -12.

Take care,

Jim

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 8:22 pm

Danno, cool number!

Jim, the -10 and the -12 are totally different customers. I dare say they won't detract from the -7 numbers very much at all. Mebbe I am wrong?

Womack, where are you? You may need the heat. Here in New England I think it is gonna SNAP real soon!

CJ

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 10:10 pm

i installed part of my heating system this past weekend by tapping in to one of my heat ducts. installed a T, and put a hole in the wall. installed the vent thingy, and i have a heat vent! i still need some supplemental heat, but this is a start! it's down to the 30's here now.

back on topic...500/year sounds about right jim. i can see it staying steady over the next few years at that number, and i agree that the -10 sales picking up will keep it steady. the -10 is a step up, but there are a lot people who'll opt for it over the -7 'cuz they can. these people never had that option before. the -12, i'll have to agree with CJ on. it's gonna be a different crowd for that one.

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 3:42 am

Chad, you may also want a dehumidifier down there in your basement. It will keep things drier and it will feel significantly warmer.

The -10 is a tremendously different airplane than the -7. I don't see someone having a hard time deceiding between those 2. The -7 and -9 choice, well... THAT could be a hard one!

The -12, on the other hand COULD detract from the -7 sales. I see the older guy who is tetering on losing a medical, wondering what he is going to build and if he can finish it before he dies choosing the -12 instead.

That guy may also choose the -12 instead of the -4! Obviously the -12 will be all pre-punched and Light Sport.

Besides all that stuff, kit building in general is taking off like a SHOT! It is truly a new, alternative hobby! I can't believe how many pop up builders I keep on hearing about!

New England ain't no So. Cal or Texas... YET!

CJ

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:57 am

ahhh, but i'm building in my garage, not basement. i don't even have a basement. would a dehumidifier do anything in a garage? probably not, since it's opened and closed all the time.

i was just making reference to those kit buyers that want a top-o-the-line kit, opting for the -10 over a -7, -8, or -9, which before the -10, were the top kit options. i can definately see your point on the -12 driver though.

you're absolutely right about the kit building phenomenon! i'm one of them, but since i've started, i can't believe how many more have started in my area!! it's crazy! crazy i tell ya!

Womack2005 · Post by **Womack2005** » Tue Nov 01, 2005 1:29 pm

OK, so I haven't been able to work on the RV at ALL

Since my last post. But CJ I am just north of Oshkosh and it does get quite nippy here

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Tue Nov 01, 2005 2:52 pm

will, you're in my regional neck of the woods. i'm in central illinois. we'll have to get together if we ever get these things finished!

Womack2005 · Post by **Womack2005** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 9:16 am

Chad, I'm always looking for an excuse to fly somewhere in the Archer

Saturday the 12th is a day I have the Archer reserved with no destination in mind