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Todd Copeland 03-31-2015 01:19 PM

Introduction
 
I wanted to introduce myself here to the group. My name is Todd Copeland, I just bought wing kit #5 from the original buyer and I am looking very much forward to building my RV-14. My dad and I build together, we have completed and are flying a Glastar which now has more than 400 hours on it and we are nearly finished with a Glasair III. I should be doing the first flight in the next two months or so. We decided we wanted to build one more airplane before we stop building and I wanted to go to an RV for all the obvious reasons, especialy the straight forward buildable nature of the Vans kits. I am excited about the RV-14 and its capabilities as well as the room inside. While it won't have the all out performance the Glasair does, it will be a great sport airplane when it's done.

Ron B. 03-31-2015 01:51 PM

Welcome to VAF Todd, glad to hear you're so excited. I'm one of the gang waiting for the finishing kit to proceed.

Todd Copeland 03-31-2015 02:02 PM

If I had started at the introduction of the kit I would be in your shoes. I was concerned initial that they are taking so long for the finishing kit but then I thought about it and realized its Vans, it will be there. After the Glasair III taking five years I am sure I my dad and I could do the Rv 14 in two years if we wanted to hurry but we won't be, we are going to take our time and enjoy the process. I imagine if I were waiting for the finish kit I might be a little uptight about it by now though.

wirejock 03-31-2015 02:47 PM

Welcome
 
Welcome Todd. Sounds like we will be asking you for advise. Enjoy the build and treasure that time with your dad.

Mike S 03-31-2015 02:59 PM

Welcome to VAF!
 
Todd, welcome aboard the good ship VAF:D

Todd Copeland 03-31-2015 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wirejock (Post 971893)
Welcome Todd. Sounds like we will be asking you for advise. Enjoy the build and treasure that time with your dad.

Good advise.

TEAMDK 04-01-2015 07:30 AM

Good Morning Mr. Copeland,

If you and your dad need any tools or spare parts (over 1,000 cleco's in the box), just walk 200 feet east and help yourselves. I think you still have our hangar key!

Dave & Kathy C.

Bruce Russell 04-01-2015 09:25 AM

Todd,
You might want to check your records. According to my paperwork I have wing kit #5(140005). If we have the same serial number I need to call Van's and see what's up.
-Bruce

Mike H 04-01-2015 09:56 AM

Welcome aboard Todd!

jerry sparks 04-01-2015 11:23 AM

welcome
 
Hi Todd, Jerry Sparks from Arizona. Also built and own a Glastar and building a 14. Hope to meet you in person someday.


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