RV's, an Introduction.

[Dirk]

I was very pleased to see RobK at Kitty Hawk today.

He loved his Samba XL when he started out flying - but he soon decided that it is not worth while to fly a Samba at all if you can fly a Cirus!

So of he went and got a Cirrus.

He could not get it over his heart to sell the Samba - so he hang on to it for a while.

Then he got an even better Cirrus if I am not mistaken.

And then he had a flip in a RV7.

Now as you may well know, they say: Do not- Do not go for a flip in a RV, because you are going to buy one.

And there and then the decision was made - and now Rob is the proud, very very proud owner, of an RV7, a yellow one with a prop that you will druil al over!

So now he only flies the Cirrus when he absolutely have to.

Imagine that.

(To avoid confusion - may I add - this is all tongue in Cheek, but yes - Rob has bought an RV7)

My point is, I am now absolutely convinced that the RV7 must be an astonishing aircraft, "a Samba XL on Steroids" as Rob puts it - humoring me.

So what I need now, is a thread on Avcom with the Title: RV's - An Introduction!

[savas]

Hi Dirk, this is not surprising at all, and it really must be something for Rob to prefer his RV over his sleek Cirrus, it says a lot about RV's.

Well ever since i went for spin in Rudi's immaculate 7, i have been in dissaray. Every nite i am on Vanairforce.net, looking for that RV, scanning the posts, pics etc etc.i cannot believe it how much i am infactuated since that flight.
all know is that, one day i WILL OWN an RV, for certain.
so anyone want to trade a nice C172 for any RV

[Rob K]

I was very pleased to see RobK at Kitty Hawk today.

He loved his Samba XL when he started out flying - but he soon decided that it is not worth while to fly a Samba at all if you can fly a Cirus!

So of he went and got a Cirrus.

He could not get it over his heart to sell the Samba - so he hang on to it for a while.

Then he got an even better Cirrus if I am not mistaken.

And then he had a flip in a RV7.

Now as you may well know, they say: Do not- Do not go for a flip in a RV, because you are going to buy one.

And there and then the decision was made - and now Rob is the proud, very very proud owner, of an RV7, a yellow one with a prop that you will druil al over!

So now he only flies the Cirrus when he absolutely have to.

Imagine that.

(To avoid confusion - may I add - this is all tongue in Cheek, but yes - Rob has bought an RV7)

My point is, I am now absolutely convinced that the RV7 must be an astonishing aircraft, "a Samba XL on Steroids" as Rob puts it - humoring me.

So what I need now, is a thread on Avcom with the Title: RV's - An Introduction!

Hi Dirk,

Thanks very much for the kind words - your observations are very accurate

If its any indication of my love for the RV - I got back from Europe on Monday and have flown her every day except one since - just back from taking my daughter for a flip.

Regards and good luck with the Med guys,

Rob

[Dirk]

I am not ready for an RV7 Rob, I can't do my Radio-Work that fast yet!

( If could afford it, that problem would disapear with the morning-mist!)

I would have to be content with the Samba for now.

But Rob - if you need company some weekend to kill the minutes on route somewhere - I would not hesitate!

I could offer you a flip in the Samba, but we both know you are going to fall asleep.

Please, please say something in defense of my Sweetheart!?

[George]

I am not ready for an RV7 Rob, I can't do my Radio-Work that fast yet!

( If could afford it, that problem would disapear with the morning-mist!)

I would have to be content with the Samba for now.

But Rob - if you need company some weekend to kill the minutes on route somewhere - I would not hesitate!

I could offer you a flip in the Samba, but we both know you are going to fall asleep.

Please, please say something in defense of my Sweetheart!?

Not so much in defence of your sweetheart, but more in line with "affordability of RV". There is mass "panic" for lack of a better term in USA. Do yourself a favour and have a look at what RV's (and other aeries) are selling for over there. I recon you could get a "nice" example over here, for not much more than you can get for your Sweetheart in Ront terms. If R:$ improves even better. I have seen some "previously loved" RV's with 500 or less hrs on clock with all the necessary VFR instruments for under $50K, which translates to ±R700K @ ±R10:$1 landed all in (VAT can be claimed back in certain circumstances and thus would reduce cost by further 14%). Samba's are going for around R650K IIRC. Maybe something worth looking at, especially the older RV6/RV6A's with 0-320 and fixed pitch. 1 was sold on Barnstormers for $40K with just under 1000hrs on clock, leaving 1000hrs to fly. Even at 10 hrs a month that is almost 9 years fly time before O/H....

PS
EG like Rob's WILL cost significantly more though