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Old 02-16-2011, 04:26 PM
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Hi all,

I'm an RV7 builder just finishing the tail feathers. I'm visiting Vero Beach on holidays Feb 26th onwards and was wondering if anyone in the area has a project on the go that I might be able to pay a visit.
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Andy
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Old 02-16-2011, 05:42 PM
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Hi all,

I'm an RV7 builder just finishing the tail feathers. I'm visiting Vero Beach on holidays Feb 26th onwards and was wondering if anyone in the area has a project on the go that I might be able to pay a visit.
Regards,
Andy
Andy,

We have an RV-7 under construction here at the Vero Beach airport. It has the engine, prop and wings attached, but has a ways to go. The builder, Tom Svarda, is a friend of mine and I am sure he would be delighted to have you come by and check out his project. My RV-6 is a few hangars away as well. I'll send you a PM with my contact info. You'll have plenty to look at and, by the way, Tom's airplane is a show stopper. Absolutely pristine work.
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Old 02-17-2011, 03:44 PM
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Thanks very much Pat. It'll be really great to get a look at an rv7 that's a lot further along the build than my own. I really appreciate the offer and look forward to hooking up.

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Andy
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Old 02-17-2011, 06:55 PM
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Talking andy,

you will be very impressed with that 7. i got a look at it last weekend. wow. i am just south of vero. hope to get together with you later.
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Old 02-18-2011, 07:34 AM
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Thanks very much Ed looking forward to it.
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Andy
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Old 03-01-2011, 05:05 PM
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Andy Redmond (RV-7 builder) and friend Dom, vacationing here from Ireland, met with Turbo and myself today to spend the day talking RVs and looking over an RV-7 under construction here in Vero Beach. Here we are in my hangar:


L to R: Dom, Andy, Pat and Turbo

I really like Turbo's new license plate:


Thanks to Tom Savrda for putting his beautiful RV-7 up for show and tell. Here are a couple of photos of Tom's airplane:




Great day!
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Old 03-02-2011, 08:38 PM
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Default pat, andy, dom.........

thanks for the invite and lunch (andy & Dom). plenty of laughs and rv bonding. how are things going for friday to Spruce Creek? WX looks good.
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Old 03-06-2011, 02:34 PM
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Hi all,

I'd just like to say a great thanks to all the Rvators in Vero Beach Florida. Thanks Pat, Tom, Turbo and Felton who were very generous with their time and advice. What a great day out, if I get within a ballpark of Tom Savrda's or Pat's workmanship I'll be doing great! Keep in touch guys there's an open invitation for a visit to Ireland anytime!

Best regards,

Andy & Dom
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Old 03-06-2011, 02:37 PM
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Oh by the way, just off to suffer from some jet lag!
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Old 03-07-2011, 06:49 AM
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thanks again for a fun time and lunch. see you in the pattern some day.
just hanging around watching military tv.
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