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04-27-2010, 08:03 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Gloversville, NY
Posts: 1,587
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Thank You
Jim,
Very sorry to hear of your ongoing health issues. Your service to us early builders was exceptional and very much appreciated. I am getting ready to install the engine and hope to be flying by this fall - just within the two years I allowed myself. Thanks for being there..............
John
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RV-12 N37JP 120176 Flying since 2012.
One Week Wonder Build Team, OSH 2018.
VAF paid through 10/2019.
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04-27-2010, 09:09 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: South Africa, Johannesburg
Posts: 1,313
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Hi Jim,
CONGRATS...I am so sorry to hear about your heath!
YES thank you during your build you were very helpful!
Regards
Rudi
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"Science, freedom, beauty, adventure...what more could you ask of life? Aviation offers it all" - Charles A. Lindbergh
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04-27-2010, 09:21 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Oklahoma City
Posts: 74
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Thanks
It was watching your detailed photos and tips that gave me the confidence that I could build an airplane, and I'm sure I'm not alone. I sure appreciate you, and I'm sure 300 other 12 builders do too.
John
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04-27-2010, 09:30 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Napa, Calif
Posts: 274
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Thank you for all the great pictures you posted and your suggestions on this site. It was greatly appreciated. I too wish you the best of luck with your health.
Mark Henderson
RV 120149-now N815W
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04-27-2010, 09:37 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Davenport, IA
Posts: 1,390
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Jim,
Your pictures and messages here on the forum helped me immensely during the build. I would venture to say, without your help, Van's would have had to hire a few more people for telephone support. Please get well, and hope to see you at Oshkosh this coming summer. I am so happy to see your RV-12 flying. (#001). Thanks ever so much.
We expect your report on the way she flies as soon as you can get into the left or right seat with your CFI.
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04-27-2010, 10:00 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: West Ossipee, NH
Posts: 141
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Kit number 1 flies
Congratulations Jim! I'm glad you were able to finish the project. I've followed your progress since the beginning and still reference your online construction log from time to time. Thanks for all your tips. I'm currently finished with canopy and after I deal with a few details on the fuse I'll be moving out of the basement and out to the hanger to put the big pieces together.
Last year I met the new owner of your -12 from Southbury, CT- I assume he still is the owner. He and his wife dropped by on there way to vacation in ME. He was interested in seeing an in process kit and mine was the only one in New England that he knew about. I believe there was one other in MA.
I'm sure he will be thrilled to recieve the plane. I hope he drops in to visit so I can see it. We live next to Windsock Village Airport in West Ossipee, NH.
Art Pennanen
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04-27-2010, 10:38 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Huskerland, USA
Posts: 5,862
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Jim, reading your posts, enjoying your photos, & work on the -12 early on was the inspiration for me to buy a kit and get started. Good luck with your health. Like Pierre said, sitting right seat in an airplane is certainly better than driving!
Thank you for the inspiration.
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RV-10 : In the hangar
RV-12 : Built and sold
RV-44 : 4 place helicopter on order.
Last edited by Geico266 : 04-27-2010 at 11:16 AM.
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04-27-2010, 10:49 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Clayton, GA
Posts: 193
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Jim,
Congratulations! Good to see that Kit#1 is flying. Thanks for posting all of your early progress. I made my RV-12 decision based on your photos and observations. Van owes you a commission!
Bruce
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Clayton, GA
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04-27-2010, 03:44 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Jackson MI
Posts: 71
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Jim,
I don't think you have to sit in the right seat if you have an instructor along. The instructor is PIC and you can sit in the left seat I believe. Thanks for all your posts, they really helped us all. Good luck with your health problems. You will be in my prayers!
Larry
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04-27-2010, 05:37 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Marietta, Ga.
Posts: 220
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Kit #1 AND Builder #1
Jim, I also want to thank you for all the contributions that you made toward this website; my partner may more building experience, but I enjoyed reading your insight into the build process for this great aircraft.
Our prayers and wishes are with you and your health concerns.
Meade and George
Kit #16
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