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08-23-2015, 05:07 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: St Petersburg, FL
Posts: 3
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Giving away an RV-7A Kit
Fellow RV'ers:
It's been years since I made any meaningful progress on my RV-7A. While I've done a day here or there of build work, I'm at a stage in life where I doubt I will have enough free time to focus on the build. So I've decided to give my kit away.
Here is where things stand:
I have purchased the tail and wing kits.
The tail kit is done except for the fiberglass work.
The left wing is done.
Both tanks are done professionally - by Evan's Aviation in CA.
I've made progress on the right wing but there is a lot more to go.
I haven't ordered/purchased the fuselage or other kits yet.
I have a heated Dynon pitot kit.
Here is what I want to do
I want to give the parts away to someone that can complete the airplane. Give me a one page write-up on why you want my kit and how you will use it to get the next generation interested in Aviation specifically and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) topics in general. If I like what I get, we have a quick phone conversation and the kit is yours.
Needless to say, there are no warranties on any of the parts and while most of it is crated, it would be your sole responsibility if selected to figure out how to get it to your shop from the Tampa Bay area. Once it's yours, it's yours so expect the usual legalese around me not being responsible as to how you put the rest of the airplane together, whether all the workmanship meets AC 43.13 standards etc.
Hoping to hear some good responses!
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08-23-2015, 07:11 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Estes Park, CO
Posts: 3,947
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Donation
Nanji
I am so impressed with your generosity. Hopefully some student program will finish and spawn a bunch of new pilots and builders.
Thank you.
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Larry Larson
Estes Park, CO
http://wirejockrv7a.blogspot.com
wirejock at yahoo dot com
Donated 12/03/2019, plus a little extra.
RV-7A #73391, N511RV reserved (2,000+ hours)
HS SB, empennage, tanks, wings, fuse, working finishing kit
Disclaimer
I cannot be, nor will I be, held responsible if you try to do the same things I do and it does not work and/or causes you loss, injury, or even death in the process.
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08-23-2015, 07:25 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Tucson, Az
Posts: 143
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RV7A
Private message sent.
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Alan Muhs
Tucson, Arizona
Dues overpaid July 2020
RV12iS Southern Arizona Teen Aviation: #1 airplane sold, #2 airplane working on engine/finish kit, #3 airplane tail kit finished.
RV10 flying since July 2014- 700 hrs as of July 2020
RV6A sold after 500 hours of flying
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08-23-2015, 08:23 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Chandler, AZ
Posts: 2,904
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Scott Brown
Get in touch with Scott Brown. He runs a STEM program/camp. This might be exactly what they need. Very worthy program.
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Darwin N. Barrie
Chandler AZ
www.JDair.com
RV-7 N717EE-Flying (Sold)
RV-7 N717AZ Flying, in paint
EMS Bell 407,
Eurocopter 350 A-Star Driver
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08-24-2015, 06:43 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Largo, FL
Posts: 1,029
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St. Petersburg College and NAA, Clearwater
St. Pete College starting aviation program, and National Aviation Academy (A&P school) might benefit, and keep the kit local --- also, Pinellas County trade school a possibility.
Ron
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RV-10 Co-built, maintained, flown (sold)
RV-8A Maintained and flown (Sold)
RV-6A Bought and Flying (N177RV), upgrades $$$
IO360, 180HP/CS, AFS 5600T, D10A, G650, G430, G327, ADS-B, VIZ385 AP
Very Happy Contributor
Comm, SMEL, CFII, A&P
Based at KCLW (Clearwater, FL)
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08-24-2015, 07:14 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Edson, Alberta, Canada
Posts: 483
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Sad but Soo good for a school our EAA group to benefit from
How incredibly generous of you and hopefully you will get honest, sincere, responses of people wishing a project like this to benefit those that might not be able to afford it.
Sad that you could not finish and enjoy such a wonderful plane but Good for those that will benefit from the generous offer!
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Dave Cobb
[color="Red"]=VAF=2019 Donation - and a bit extra for great work![/COLOR="blue"]
Empennage RV 7 - Tipper
Wings complete
Dynon installed and running
Fuse closer to completion, Canopy complete
AME reviewed and repaired O-320-Lyc installed
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08-24-2015, 07:51 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: St Petersburg, FL
Posts: 3
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Thank you for all the responses so far!
Folks,
Thank you so much for the wonderful responses so far and the PM's sent. I'll respond to those later this evening.
Let's see what else comes in today.
I will reach out to the St. Pete Aviation folks as well...
-Nanji Chandra
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08-24-2015, 10:51 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Clarksboro, NJ
Posts: 829
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I have two sons at Virginia Tech who have been working hard to get the school to sponsor a build project for the Aeronautical Engineering program.
If you talk to them you will be sold on their dedication and genuine interest and abilities.
I'll have you a 1 page write-up tomorrow (from them, not me).
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08-24-2015, 12:30 PM
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: PA
Posts: 18
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What an incredible example of generosity in the community.
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08-25-2015, 09:14 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Lakeland Fl.
Posts: 1
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Lakeland Aero Club
I'm am working with the Lakeland Aero Club which is the high school flying club associated with the Central Florida Aerospace academy located on the SUN 'n FUN campus on Lakeland Linder Airport. The club is made up of young people under age 25 who are pilots, enrolled in flight training or enrolled in CFAAs A&P program. Currently we have about 40 members. The club just completed a 2-1/2 year restoration of a 1953 Piper L-18C which club members flew to Oshkosh this year for Airventure. You can check out the Lakeland Aero Club Facebook page or visit our website lakelandaeroclub .org. We are a Florida 501c3 not for profit corporation. We would love to have the opportunity to complete your kit so our young people can get hands on experience with a sheet metal airplane project. We have avoided getting involved with a RV-12 project because we want the kids to learn how to use solid rivets that are more common for most aircraft. I would invite to to check out the Lakeland Aero Club and if meet meet your expectations I would be happy to speak with you. My name is Mike Zidziunas (Mike Z) I am the director for the club and my number is (941)915-8883. Thanks Mike Z
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