You talk like you want the Cirrus (back). A partnership is an economical way to go, provided you have the right partner. You'll not regret the time with your daughter & possibly easier to move on from the partnership when you're ready...in two more years. I think your RV will fetch a good price given the quality & upgrades. Good luck! : )
Why not sell the 177 and have the RV & Cirrus? Then you'd have a nice family cruiser and a plane you could do gentleman's aerobatics and or more efficient solo cruising.
That would be great, but I do have a budget to consider. The plan is to buy a basic RV-4 for half the price of my Rv-6 for fun. I need more tailwheel time anyway.😀
Well, you asked the question and it’s evident you really like the RV and really like the Cirrus. Is there an attachment to the Cardinal? And let’s be honest…you’ve been spending a lot of money on hangers, 150’s, engines, and avionics…so it didn’t seem like the Cirrus was out of reach…
How bout instead of a (I'll guess) a partnership in a $400k cirrus, you get a nicely maintained Saratoga for yourself. You can pick those up all day for 200k or a bit less - and you'd have a great 145-160kt / 16 g/hr. xcty plane -- w/o a partner. Sure, it flies like a truck, but when you want to have fun, you'd still have the RV. I know all this stuff because I AM LIKE YOU AND ALWAYS LOOKING AT ANOTHER AIRPLANE! -- it's like a disease and you're right, it's always about 2 years and it doesn't matter how damn good my current plane already is ------ you're always looking at the next one! when you find a cure for THAT -- lemme know..........
We have an RV-8 and an SR20. Between the two planes, all of my missions are met, and all of my aviation itches are scratched. It would be difficult to decide on just one of them.
Me personally I don't play well with others. The partnership would never work out for me. But partnerships has its positive and its negatives. The negatives was my issues.
Hey Him, Personally I'm NOT A Big Experimental Guy... The Cirrus is a "Much Better and Viable for ME Sir" and I believe that you too know that based on this video message! Thanks for asking for my 2 cents ';-)
You’ll regret selling it. They ALL DO!!! Plus look at all the hangar room with the RV in there. You’ve got the plane that does it all. Only gripe is throwing stuff in baggage compartment. That’s it.
If an Rv4 with a tailwheel is "manning up" , going to a Cirrus, especially a 20, is going in the other direction from manning up. Get a tailwheel RV , and rent a 4 seater for the rare times it's needed.
I do too much flying to not have a 4 seater. The Cirrus is a great machine, but the folks who fly them definitely have a reputation! Tailwheel RV is definitely in the plan someday.
@@coorsleftfield I do, but I'd like to have a modern 4 seater, then a RV-4 for the "toy" airplane. The 177 is wonderful, but 50 year old planes need a lot of work. The Cirrus is practically brand new.
Well, N11111 is for sale too. Just saying. A partnership also means you will be staying in Chi town for many more years???? If you subtracted the cost of ownership from that $100,000 the last Cirrus is worth today, what is the net gain? Did the last Cirrus need the 10 year parachute replaced? This one will need a new chute in 2 years. And, according to one YT channel, they are hard to come by these days. I forget the labor charge, wasn’t cheap. I think you need a PT 6 out front myself. Best Wishes!
The Cirrus parachute is actually due every 10 years, so this one needs one in 2. The parts supply problem has been largely fixed. My shop said 5-8 weeks lead time is all they need. You are selling the Aerostar? That is another great option!
@@quinnjim-Not my Aerostar, it’s well know Aerostar YT provider Eric Reese, my mistake on the Cirrus parachute years. You might like YT provider JR Aviation’s post awhile back on his Cirrus SR 20 chute. UA-cam will not let me post the links. Thanks for the reply and best wishes to you and your family!
@@thesearcherman6652 I watched that video. I have a buddy who waited a year for his chute too. We called our service center and they said they have gotten caught up with the parts problem Cirrus was having. We are still going to order ours 6-8 months early!
I own an RV6A. I love it. But most of my flying is done VFR and solo. Don’t fly at night. If money was no issue I’d buy the SR22. In a partnership you will cut costs by 50% and still get all the benefits. The RV should fetch $125k+ in todays market. Go for it.
Actually not true. The RV is very close to 1/3 of the Cirrus. I know most RV's sell for $80-$100K, but those don't have the build quality and $50,000 panel mine does.
What a terrible problem to have... 🤣
True!
A Kodiak 100 😅
Solid choice.
Cirrus flying I pad ?? wellllll if you realy like it ok but keep it for awhile then
Go with the Siris and ENJOY
RV 10 is what you need.
I was thinking the same thing
I would prefer a 10 over the Cirrus, but I don’t have partners who agree with that plan. I may need you again for my RV-4 checkout!
You talk like you want the Cirrus (back). A partnership is an economical way to go, provided you have the right partner. You'll not regret the time with your daughter & possibly easier to move on from the partnership when you're ready...in two more years.
I think your RV will fetch a good price given the quality & upgrades.
Good luck! : )
The RV actually sold very quickly. I still want an RV in the fleet...probably a 4
Why not sell the 177 and have the RV & Cirrus? Then you'd have a nice family cruiser and a plane you could do gentleman's aerobatics and or more efficient solo cruising.
That would be great, but I do have a budget to consider. The plan is to buy a basic RV-4 for half the price of my Rv-6 for fun. I need more tailwheel time anyway.😀
Cirrus....
Turn the 177 into the Cirrus, keep the RV
Sure. Can I borrow $70,000?😀
Well, you asked the question and it’s evident you really like the RV and really like the Cirrus. Is there an attachment to the Cardinal? And let’s be honest…you’ve been spending a lot of money on hangers, 150’s, engines, and avionics…so it didn’t seem like the Cirrus was out of reach…
Get a Cessna TTX
Those are awesome. The Cirrus I have an opportunity to buy is a known quantity (no hidden issues with it). That is my best option right now.
Best Partnership is the one with an odd number less than 3.... My 2cents
Hard to go wrong with a plan like that.
The Cirrus seems more practical. The parachute adds a layer of options when you need them most plus it’s just a durn good airplane!
Yeah, I'm a fan of the Cirrus. I think it's a good way to go.
It's the Cirrus for me...
I like the way you think.
How bout instead of a (I'll guess) a partnership in a $400k cirrus, you get a nicely maintained Saratoga for yourself. You can pick those up all day for 200k or a bit less - and you'd have a great 145-160kt / 16 g/hr. xcty plane -- w/o a partner. Sure, it flies like a truck, but when you want to have fun, you'd still have the RV. I know all this stuff because I AM LIKE YOU AND ALWAYS LOOKING AT ANOTHER AIRPLANE! -- it's like a disease and you're right, it's always about 2 years and it doesn't matter how damn good my current plane already is ------ you're always looking at the next one! when you find a cure for THAT -- lemme know..........
The Saratoga is on the radar for sure. I rarely need a plane of that size though. I looked hard at the A36 as well.
Maybe trade the 177 for the Cirrus and keep the 6? Or trade the 6 for the Cirrus and get an RV3!
RV-3 or RV-4 for sure.
I think the parachute will also lower the in$urance..
The only thing I'd be concerned is the partnership.
Stay safe! 😊
The insurance is actually pretty high due to the hull value and the 5th seat.
Agreed the partnership is a worry, but if you are good with it, go with the Cirrus.
I've had good partners and bad. These guys are great.
We have an RV-8 and an SR20. Between the two planes, all of my missions are met, and all of my aviation itches are scratched. It would be difficult to decide on just one of them.
That sounds like a great mix of airplanes. I will most likely copy your plan.
Any thought on an upgrade to an RV10?
That is a great plane, but finding a good one that would satisfy my partners would be difficult.
Me personally I don't play well with others. The partnership would never work out for me. But partnerships has its positive and its negatives. The negatives was my issues.
I have had some bad partnerships. I am now VERY careful with whom I partner. I've got some good guys lined up!
Hey Him, Personally I'm NOT A Big Experimental Guy... The Cirrus is a "Much Better and Viable for ME Sir" and I believe that you too know that based on this video message! Thanks for asking for my 2 cents ';-)
It's tough to find a well built experimental. I'm definitely looking forward to owning something made in this century as well! Good to hear from you.
Do the Cirrus 👍🏻
Flying boat
Please put your panel in my RV-7 before you go…..😂
Going to a G1000 from 8 years ago is definitely a step BACKWARDS. I love the G3X touch.
Get the Float plane and, let's go on a fun fishing trip for a day :-)
I’m in!
Nice 6A! I own a slider 9A. Also had to look at a LOT of used RVs before I found mine. it's hard to find a good one. Keep the RV. :)
You’ll regret selling it. They ALL DO!!!
Plus look at all the hangar room with the RV in there. You’ve got the plane that does it all. Only gripe is throwing stuff in baggage compartment. That’s it.
I will definitely buy another one. I’d just keep it VFR though. Love the RV lineup.
@@quinnjim what area are you in?
@@RaceMentally "What ARE ARE you in?" Did you mean what state? Illinois.
@@quinnjim area*
If an Rv4 with a tailwheel is "manning up" , going to a Cirrus, especially a 20, is going in the other direction from manning up. Get a tailwheel RV , and rent a 4 seater for the rare times it's needed.
I do too much flying to not have a 4 seater. The Cirrus is a great machine, but the folks who fly them definitely have a reputation! Tailwheel RV is definitely in the plan someday.
@@quinnjim I have a RV7 tailwheel and a Cessna 170. Love flying them both. Don't you have a 177 for a 4 seater?
@@coorsleftfield I do, but I'd like to have a modern 4 seater, then a RV-4 for the "toy" airplane. The 177 is wonderful, but 50 year old planes need a lot of work. The Cirrus is practically brand new.
Well, N11111 is for sale too. Just saying. A partnership also means you will be staying in Chi town for many more years???? If you subtracted the cost of ownership from that $100,000 the last Cirrus is worth today, what is the net gain? Did the last Cirrus need the 10 year parachute replaced? This one will need a new chute in 2 years. And, according to one YT channel, they are hard to come by these days. I forget the labor charge, wasn’t cheap. I think you need a PT 6 out front myself. Best Wishes!
The Cirrus parachute is actually due every 10 years, so this one needs one in 2. The parts supply problem has been largely fixed. My shop said 5-8 weeks lead time is all they need. You are selling the Aerostar? That is another great option!
@@quinnjim-Not my Aerostar, it’s well know Aerostar YT provider Eric Reese, my mistake on the Cirrus parachute years. You might like YT provider JR Aviation’s post awhile back on his Cirrus SR 20 chute. UA-cam will not let me post the links. Thanks for the reply and best wishes to you and your family!
@@thesearcherman6652 I watched that video. I have a buddy who waited a year for his chute too. We called our service center and they said they have gotten caught up with the parts problem Cirrus was having. We are still going to order ours 6-8 months early!
@@quinnjim- I shouldn’t have said anything, You got it all figured out. But, maybe checkout the 2025 Corvette C8 ZR1 if you get bored. 👍
I agree with the RV10! best of both worlds.
I own an RV6A. I love it. But most of my flying is done VFR and solo. Don’t fly at night. If money was no issue I’d buy the SR22. In a partnership you will cut costs by 50% and still get all the benefits. The RV should fetch $125k+ in todays market. Go for it.
You know the market! I think the Cirrus and a RV-4 would be perfect.
Yes....a parachute says your Mom!
Have you considered Lancair 4s? For the same money you could get a pressurized turbine one.
I think the insurance and fuel bill would be a little out of my budget. Great plan, though.
youll need 5 or 6 partners to get to the same cost as the RV lol with that cirrus but definitely much more capable than the -6 for some missions.
Actually not true. The RV is very close to 1/3 of the Cirrus. I know most RV's sell for $80-$100K, but those don't have the build quality and $50,000 panel mine does.
fair point I was generalizing, and I thought that was a SR-22 not an SR-20
Go for the Cirrus