That's just about a perfect mix!  Good for you!  Thanks for the heads up on the RV-12, as that is on my radar also.  It's hard to beat the Vans lineup.  I'm surprised they don't get more discussion.  I think the RV-6's are nice too, and they seem to be going for less money than the 7's, but still have excellent performance.  I don't need to haul a lot of stuff, nor back seaters anymore, so.......

For some reason the RV-6 sells at a discount.  I guess because folks want the newer model (7).  However, as long as you get one with the updated rudder (or don't mind doing/having it done) you can get some really good deals on some very nice 6's.  I've seen people get a basic VFR (older) panel, mid time engine RV-6(a) in the low 40's.  For what that plane will do, that is an incredible deal.

-Dan

I'm paid to interact with high school kids all day every day.

I see a lot of good kids, but I also see kids that have been so oversupplied and protected that they would rather not try something new than risk failure. 

Because they have never been allowed to fail at anything, they are so terrified of the idea that they might fail they won't even try.  I find that truly terrifying.

-Dan

I'm pretty conservative on most issues.  I hate the idea of burning the flag, and think it is disgusting, however I would not be in favor of any sort of law that made it illegal.

I lump it into the KKK having the right to march, etc.  Disgusting stuff, but I firmly believe it is there right to do so.

-Dan