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 Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 4:34 pm Post subject: Fwd: Resale on RV 10 |
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Robert Brunkenhoefer
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| Quote: | I own an Rv10 I did not build but I want you all to know last week as I was parked at Roswell a Columbia 400 parked next to me with the identical paint scheme. Corporate pilots waiting out the same storm were astonished to discover my airplane was experimental and that the cost for my airplane with it's fine state of the art stack and all the deluxe features as compared to the plane sitting next to it at a cost of less than 1/3 the price. They couldn't tell the difference in quality of workmanship. This happens everywhere I go. I am so proud of this aircraft . I couldn't buy any certified plane with all the bells and whistles mine has on it for anywhere near the price and mine Is brand new! I may not have the joy of owning an airplane I built for myself, but I sure enjoy the pride of ownership of the best 4 place aircraft flying today. Robert. N661G. Riding out a thunderstorm in Ruidoso
Robert Brunkenhoefer
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On Jul 21, 2010, at 12:54 PM, John Cox <[url=mailto:johnwcox(at)pacificnw.com]johnwcox(at)pacificnw.com (johnwcox(at)pacificnw.com)[/url]> wrote:
| Quote: | Since the beginning of time, when Randy first rolled out #40006, I have kept a database of every listed, sold and rescended RV-10 that passed over the net. Some can slip by but not many. Boy do I have a lot of pictures of finished ones. It has been enlightening to say the least to see the number of non(yet to be licensed) pilots, RC pilots, and First Time offenders who have taken the plunge... Successfully. And yes, I was onboard back in the day of James McClow and his progress to that point.
It has been amazing at the number of flying RV-10s that go "Listed" shortly after the build is complete. I do not believe it is about the lousy fiberglass fabbed parts. I do conclude it is the "Walter Mitty" in all of us. Flying all over the US to do EAA Tech Inspections I get to see the good, the bad, the ugly and occassionally the exceptional build one . Some guys are just skilled at caressing rivets. Others are great at fabrication of carbon-fiber, avionics and ingenious improvements for the rest of us. Some just have a pot of money to spend in the happiness of life's pursuits.
For me, the RV-10 is a 21st Century Commanche with the perks of having "The Pride of Owner Built and Maintained". Tim's site had a lot to do with the progress, ideas, motivation and what to do to tackle what initially seemed in-surmountable. My last annual on a Beech B-95 Travel Air confirmed that any RV-10 is better than any certificated production aircraft (yes even a Cirrus).
The marketplace has taken a major hit in the last five years. Financial Markets reflect it and we are now postured to see a rebirt or resurgence of activity. There have been too many soles lost, there can always be improvements to what we do. The current pricing reflects natural economic forces. Supply/Demand/Risk/Profit. For those waivering, STAY THE COURSE. A less than completed kit is worth far less than the cost of just the parts. The finished product is almost always worth more. The accomplishment cannot be priced. Take a moment and ask a repeat offender "Why?" Surround yourselves with positive influences and share the journey with others. Too quickly we forget our friend from Muscle Shoals who was doing quite well producing them in volume. They are just a great all around project.
If I began with all the names of friends, techniques learned, smiles encountered I would be even more verbose. I am going to miss the Colliver's this week and wish them the best when they finally do cross the pond.
This is a fine group of the best builders in the OBAM market - Worldwide. Keep the faith. The RV-10 has moved far beyond the niche market of a Lancair, an Epic, a GlaStar or other model VANS. The beers will be on me at Camp Swampy. See ya all in 2 days.
Oh yeh and those beautiful ole DC-3s. Bring the "Big One ON!"
John Cox
From: Tim Olson
Sent: Wed 7/21/2010 9:02 AM
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Subject: Re: Resale on RV 10
| Quote: | --> RV10-List message posted by: Tim Olson mailto:Tim(at)myrv10.com%3EYep,%20that's%20the%20depressed%20market.%20%20We're%20probably%20at%20the%20point%20nowwhere%20our%20planes%20are%20worth%20just%20what%20we%20paid,%20and%20nothing%20forthe%20labor...since%20they're%20only%20worth%20what%20someone%20can/will%20pay.Combine%20that%20with%20the%20fact%20that%20with%20300%20flying,%20RV-10's%20arenow%20common%20enough%20that%20if%20you%20want%20one,%20there%20are%20some%20youcan%20buy....it's%20not%20like%2010%20people%20are%20shopping%20and%20there's%20only1%20plane%20to%20purchase.%20Add%20in%20that%20many%20builders%20built%20theirsto%20sell,%20so%20it%20brought%20prices%20down%20by%20increasing%20supply.Now,%20if%20they%20end%20up%20having%20the%20100LL%20issue,%20then%20what%20MAYend%20up%20being%20more%20valuable%20are%20carbureted%20O-540%20RV-10'swith%208:1%20pistons,%20since%20lower%20compression%20might%20keepthose%20planes%20flying%20on%20Premium%20Auto%20fuel.But,%20I%20know%20I%20said%20it%20long%20ago%20and%20others%20have%20too...you'rebuilding%20this%20plane%20for%20YOU,%20and%20if%20you%20fly%20it%20and%20keepit%20and%20maintain%20it,%20it%20should%20treat%20you%20nice%20and%20help%20keepyour%20costs%20lower%20than%20if%20you%20bought%20something%20%22off%20the%20shelf%22.Tim%20Olson%20-%20RV-10%20N104CDdo%20not%20archiveOn%207/21/2010%2010:38%20AM,%20John%20Gonzalez%20wrote: ([email]Tim(at)myrv10.com%3EYep,%20that\'s%20the%20depressed%20market.%20%20We\'re%20probably%20at%20the%20point%20nowwhere%20our%20planes%20are%20worth%20just%20what%20we%20paid,%20and%20nothing%20forthe%20labor...since%20they\'re%20only%20worth%20what%20someone%20can/will%20pay.Combine%20that%20with%20the%20fact%20that%20with%20300%20flying,%20RV-10\'s%20arenow%20common%20enough%20that%20if%20you%20want%20one,%20there%20are%20some%20youcan%20buy....it\'s%20not%20like%2010%20people%20are%20shopping%20and%20there\'s%20only1%20plane%20to%20purchase.%20Add%20in%20that%20many%20builders%20built%20theirsto%20sell,%20so%20it%20brought%20prices%20down%20by%20increasing%20supply.Now,%20if%20they%20end%20up%20having%20the%20100LL%20issue,%20then%20what%20MAYend%20up%20being%20more%20valuable%20are%20carbureted%20O-540%20RV-10\'swith%208:1%20pistons,%20since%20lower%20compression%20might%20keepthose%20planes%20flying%20on%20Premium%20Auto%20fuel.But,%20I%20know%20I%20said%20it%20long%20ago%20and%20others%20have%20too...you\'rebuilding%20this%20plane%20for%20YOU,%20and%20if%20you%20fly%20it%20and%20keepit%20and%20maintain%20it,%20it%20should%20treat%20you%20nice%20and%20help%20keepyour%20costs%20lower%20than%20if%20you%20bought%20something%20%22off%20the%20shelf%22.Tim%20Olson%20-%20RV-10%20N104CDdo%20not%20archiveOn%207/21/2010%2010:38%20AM,%20John%20Gonzalez%20wrote:[/email])
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