Why we chose the RV-10

Each of the following characteristics were part of the selection process as to why we chose an experimental class aircraft and more specifically the Van's Aircraft RV-10

Payload/Seats

With a payload capacity roughly around 1070 - 1180lbs and a seating capacity of four people, this met the mission goals we had set of traveling with family or being able to carry heavier payloads.

Speed/Mission

The speed that the Van's Aircraft line up provides was something I could not pass up. Our mission is to travel with our family to multiple places around North/Central America. This provided us with the ability to get further in a shorter amount of time.

Community

The support community for Van's Aircraft is huge. Most of the EAA members that I've talked to have either built or are building an RV of their own. The experiences I've heard from word of mouth about Van's service have also won me over.

Meet the flight crew

This is very much a family affair. Each of us will be providing support for this project through out the build. I felt I should introduce you to each of our family members and anyone involved throughout the process.

Olan Hodges

Husband/Pilot

The debonair, macho, and strikingly handsome man of the family. Ok, scratch all of that, I'm just the pilot and guy that is good with the tools.

Katherine Hodges

Wife/Co-pilot

This beautiful young lady is the co-pilot, navigator, and the more thoughtful side to this equation we call marriage. Otherwise known as my better half

Andrew Hodges

Co-builder

The oldest of three, willing to get me a drink whenever I need it.

Brendon Hodges

Co-builder

The personality of the family, always willing to buck a rivet or two.

Cailey Hodges

Co-builder

The energetic and always helpful co-builder that is always leaving my tools everywhere.

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