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    Future Sport Pilot!

    in Just Landed - Welcome

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    Be careful of what seems 'common sense' as regards the cost of acquiring an aeroplane, though. In particular, buying & building every kit aircraft I know of is going to cost you waay more than buying used. There are often Jabirus & Cessnas around that are perfectly airworthy and that you could buy for half of your budget.

    Bruce

    I've done some researching on the prices for used aircraft vs a buying a kit, and I do realise you can purchase a used one for SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper. But the cost of maintaining will be less on a kit aircraft you build as you are the manufacturer of the aircraft, so you don't have to get it inspected every so often my a professional.

     

     

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    Future Sport Pilot!

    in Just Landed - Welcome

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    The thing I'm not trying to prioritize my flying passion over my education and future career. This is probably why my parents think I'm just crazy, even my dad who's an engineer himself that loves aviation.

     

    I planning:

     

    - Get my license for LSA or RPL

     

    - save up enough money (approx. 50,000 AUD) along side paying off everything else

     

    - buy a kit aircraft, maybe a vans rv-4 or Morgan Aeroworks Sierra 100 or Zenith CH650

     

    - buying a kit is gonna save me a ton of cash in the long run so that's what I'm aiming at

     

    - build that aircraft over maybe 2-3 years

     

    - and fly that as much as possible over as long a period.

     

    PS. I want to get a 2 place aircraft so I can share the fun and experience with everyone

     

     

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    Future Sport Pilot!

    in Just Landed - Welcome

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    Hello and welcome,Tell us more.

     

    Are you considering starting flight training or coming over from another aviation stream?

    Hi Tony,

     

    I'm planning on doing training in the next few years, probably after I finish UNI (I'm only 16 rn). Studying towards aeronautical engineering, and I thought flying will be a fun way to pass time. Just trying to save some cash.

     

     

    Sierra 100 Kit Build Underway

    in Morgan Aeroworks

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    Hi Kevin! You're going like a house on fire there! I too broke a (chinese) vice bending the diagonal (seat back support) tubing. I've slowed down a bit lately as I've been working on fibreglass bits. I have to agree with Sloper ... I hate fibreglass!!! I'm also waiting on the seats/upholstery which I'd like to have before deciding on a final fore/aft position for the rudder pedal bars. With no adjustment available, I need to get that right. Seems the upholsterer in Taree has a three month backlog of work. How happy are you with the rudder pedal height? I would have thought it would be a bit difficult to lift feet up to the pedal tops, particularly as the need for brake application can come out of the blue quite suddenly. I've been considering lowering mine by an inch but am wide open to thoughts and suggestions. John.

    Where did you buy seats/upholstery?

     

     

    Sierra 100 Kit Build Underway

    in Morgan Aeroworks

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    Hi Kevin,

     

    Started reading through your construction for you beautiful Sierra 100. Just couple question I need answering if you don't mind.

     

    What tools were necessary and how much did it cost? What extra options were available when purchasing the kit and how much did that cost? Last question, where did you buy your electronics?

     

     

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