N84FT removed from basement workshop.
 

NOTE: N# changed to N96FS.

This is my first post with phots so I hope it works.

After 13-1/2 years my RV-6 finally was removed from our basement. I have been working on it more in the last 1-1/2 years and I finally came to the point were I could do no more in the basement, I had to get it out.

People have been asking for the last 12 years as I built how I was going to get it out of the basement. Here are the photos showing how it was done. I could not have done it with out the help of family and friends in aviation. Thanks Ed Williams, Dan Finney, BJ Moore, my son Derek, his friends Ben Smith, Zack Loft and RJ Reichart.

http://picasaweb.google.com/FSmidler...traction071103

http://picasaweb.google.com/FSmidler...mentExtraction

Frank,

That is great news! Congrats!

It makes getting my -9 out of my basement seem trivial by comparison.

It must have been a great feeling seeing it sit outside on it's own two wheels.

Thanks for sharing the pictures!

Now, THAT is dedication and commitment. Not just staying with the project for an extended period, but taking a backhoe to your yard to get it out of the basement! My hat is off to you... way to overcome!

I laughed out loud! Thnaks for sharing!

The new window is a great safety feature to your home. Adds value too!

Way to go Frank!
 

Frank,
I enjoyed all the photos of the extraction! Thanks for sharing. I know you're thrilled to have it out at last.

Congratulations!
Mark

(Frank and I became friends back in the early 80's, Skydiving.)

Good Job
 

Frank,
Congrats on a well planned job.
The -6 looks good too. :D

Great Dig Out!
 

Great job, Frank ..... Hang in and complete it. I took 14+ years to complete my RV-4 (maiden flight 0n 6/23/07) --
Congrats! Great pics.

Darrell Herk

Best RV moving story I've read yet!

With the egress window now in place, you will be all set to start building a second airplane when this one is finished!