Quote:
Originally Posted by BenWlson  I've ridden in a couple of the Vans RV's, a Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey, and a Breeezy. The owners of these airplanes seemed to know the condition of just about every single nut on their aircraft.
The guys that build their own aircraft have a passion for it and are usually working on and maintaining them on a regular basis. I almost like that more than the guy who owns a certified plane and just sends it to his mechanic once a year for an annual. |
This is an excellent point - these airplanes are generally the prized possesion of whoever owns them. The planes are many times better cared for than members of the guys family. That said, in this area I think that knowledge of a person and his attitudes and behaviours are important. In a regularly certified plane, you generally know a wing isn't going to fall off and if something happens, the airplane most likely won't have any "weird" flying qualities. I would say use your judgement about the pilot/builder and let that be your guide.