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Cost
So what does it really cost to build one of these things? I have kept track of every expense I've had so far, including tool purchases. My spreadsheet is too complex, and updated almost daily, so I won't go in to that much detail, but I'll list each category and what I've spent in each one, and what I expect to spend before I'm done.
Estimated Total Cost Already Paid
Kit Charges $19,260.22 $18,375.22
Engine and Propeller $21,709.16 $421.16
Avionics and Electrical $11,478.99 $867.99
Interior $2,882.57 $468.47
Exterior $799.56 $670.84
Tools $3,065.74 $3,065.74
Paint and Supplies $2,001.50 $10.00
Misc/Hardware $2,178.93 $1,381.18
Totals $63,376.67 $25,260.60
Estimated remaining cost $38,116.07
Total Estimated Cost of my RV-7 less tools $60,310.93
My airplane is WAY on the cheaper side of building one of these. My panel is a fraction of what some people go crazy/overboard on. There are plenty of panels that run more than my total estimated build cost!
My spreadsheet includes EVERYTHING that I expect to need, including all hardware, wiring, connectors, switches, etc...
I'll try to keep this updated once a month...
Updated 3/8/2008