[NeedSpace]

Thanks for all the feedback, this is great.

First let me say I have my VFR and about 110 hours, so not a lot. My plan when I start flying more is to rent at the start then purchase my own plane when I have a better feel for the kind of flying I'll be doing. I have flown mostly 152 (which was ok), 162s (which i liked but felt flimsy), 172s and Piper Cherokees.

When I go for my IFR, I really would prefer to be doing it in my own airplane. It'll be more economical plus I would be very well familiar with my own plane which would be more ideal. A friend of mine has a Cherokee he is considering turning into a share so that's a thought.

Also, I don't intend to build the plane myself. Perhaps in the far future because i think it would be fun to build a plane. Honestly though unlikely to be any time in the next 10 years. I don't have the time and it would sit. It took me about 2 years to get my porsche on the road and all that needed was an engine and transmission and a few other parts!

I didn't realize the vans had a 4 place plane. I like though that you have the option for a tail dragger. I'll toss that on to my dream list...

Dantilla do you have a thread with you RV-7 build?