REFLECTOR: Decisions, decisions...
John Tvedte
JohnT at comp-sol.com
Thu Jan 12 08:45:25 CST 2006
He may want to check out: http://www.frappr.com/rv10snorthamerica
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From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org on behalf of J.P. Brooks
Sent: Tue 1/10/2006 10:44 AM
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
Cc: built2fly at comcast.net
Subject: RE: REFLECTOR: Decisions, decisions...
Wonderful eval. I must correct myself. It is Mr. Scott Price who is seeking your words of wisdom.
He does fly for United...(got that part right, one of my many few times).
JP
At 08:23 AM 1/10/2006, you wrote:
The Velocity is a wonderful bird, so is the RV line.
There would be different reasons for building each.
Velocity advantages:
V is still quite unique in the world of kit planes.
It turns heads and is just plain cool.
It gives you more of a sense of accomplishment.
The performance characteristics demand that you become a better pilot.
Factory people are more like family than a supplier.
Fellow owners seem more giving and friendly.
RV advantages:
NO FACTORY IS as organized as Van's Aircraft. (except maybe the folks
at Cirrus Design - My other plane).
Van wrote the book on Builder support.
NO ONE IS BETTER when it comes to consistency in design, parts, jigs,
even pre-drillings. You can order a part and "slap" it into place with
no effort.
The RV is more proven than other kit on the face of the planet.
YOU CAN'T GET A HEAVY WING, or elevator, or rudder. Perfect composite
building is almost impossible to achieve (at home).
Aluminum planes can be build perfectly, every time. (Of course I am
assuming one can rivet).
By the way ... I wanted the "leeway" to stray from design a bit ... I
wanted to be more independent in determining my end product. I loved my
experience with the Velocity.
However ... I believe some folks wouldn't be able to handle it.
I look at it this way: An RV is like a certified airplane that you put
together. When it's done ... it is exactly like the others except for
some minor difference.
My two cents ... (ok, maybe a nickel).
Tom
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From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [ mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org <mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org> ] On
Behalf Of J.P. Brooks
Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 10:13 PM
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
Cc: built2fly at comcast.net
Subject: REFLECTOR: Decisions, decisions...
All you great flyers and Velocity builders,
I ask your assistance for a friend.
Mr. Bob Pierce, a great United pilot that I've met recently is trying
to decide between a Velocity XL and an RV-10.
I thought it would be wonderful to hear from this forum.
I told him of all the great experience and diverse back rounds that
would be a wealth of building assistance.
He can be contacted at the Cc above:
Would you all be willing to give your insight and great knowledge on
his behalf?
I thank you for any assistance you may render to his future
decision. He should be in Sebastian next month for a visit to the
Swings. I highly recommended he talk one on one with all the
employees so as to get acquainted with the marvelous cadre of admin
that Velocity possesses.
If anyone is flying to Tokyo, London, Frankfurt or Osaka I shall do
my best to get you into First Class where you would probably be already.
Respectfully,
JP
PS. Feel free to Cc here at the reflector so we all can hear your
opinions pro/con or otherwise.
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