Ed Anderson
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 475
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 Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2006 2:31 pm Post subject: Choice |
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I went through the same process and came up with the same candidates back in
1991. The glass birds looked sexy and fast, but just would not provide me
with an aircraft that would do what I wanted to do. The RV did provided
what I was looking for and at a lower cost.
The first thing that you must decide on before deciding on an aircraft - is
what type of flying do you want to do. I wanted to be able to comfortable
get into the occasional short grass strip. I wanted an aircraft that had a
reasonably slow stall speed in cause I ever had to put it down in a field
engine-out. I wanted an aircraft that had a reasonable top speed and range
for cross country. At my age 3 1/2 hours is about all I want to spend in the
air before a break.
I think people choose the glass birds because they meet the type of flying
they wish to do. Also so folks feel more comfortable working with
composites than they do metal. Both come in retractable gear versions which
appeals to some folks. But, basically I think people choose aircraft which
pleases them and their pocket book }:>).
FWIW
Ed
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Ed Anderson
Rv-6A N494BW Rotary Powered
Matthews, NC
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