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Old 06-14-2011, 02:28 PM
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Default getting started.

Mike
I know what you are going through, six years ago I was there! Now I have 175 hrs on my -9A, and more to come....

I found it incredibly helpful to take the empenage class from Wally Anderson at Synergy Air, Eugene, OR.

Wally is on the EAA Tech Advisory Board and an excellent instructor. In the one week class, you complete your entire empenage! It is well worth the time and money, and gives you a jump start on the project. The idea is that if you build the empenage successfully, you have the sheet metal skills and understanding to do the rest of the airframe. It worked for me.
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Old 06-14-2011, 05:44 PM
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Default Right there with you...

I too am doing this...I just turned 30 and have decided to go after a PPL and build an -8A as well as go for an A&P cert. Ive already got out of my old profession (trucking) and am currently trying to weasel my way into a Structural job working as a fabricator trainee..but thats yet to be seen. Ive learned that your never too old to follow a dream so..by all means go for it and good luck!

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Old 06-14-2011, 07:36 PM
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I too am doing this...I just turned 30 and have decided to go after a PPL and build an -8A as well as go for an A&P cert. Ive already got out of my old profession (trucking) and am currently trying to weasel my way into a Structural job working as a fabricator trainee..but thats yet to be seen. Ive learned that your never too old to follow a dream so..by all means go for it and good luck!

-Smoke
Man, when did 30 & 37 become old??? You guys are way ahead of most...and lose the 'old' terminology! also, welcome to the madness, it'll change your life...no doubt about that.
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Old 06-14-2011, 07:40 PM
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Speaking of A&P, can you log time building a plane toward the certification?
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Old 06-14-2011, 08:30 PM
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Man, when did 30 & 37 become old??? You guys are way ahead of most...and lose the 'old' terminology! also, welcome to the madness, it'll change your life...no doubt about that.
Old guys...30 & 37....hah....I'm an old guy....59 and started learning to fly a year and half ago...(I do it for fun so don't bust my chops for taking so long.) I'm just a few hours away from ppl (one solo xcountry and checkride left) My learning to fly was my gift to myself for completing chemotherapy and being cancer free...(over 3 years now...had to wait a year before I could get an SI Medical). I'd love to get my IFR and other ratings and I'd love to get an RV-10..Don't think I have the time to build one right now at this stage in my life...but it's a dream and we all must have dreams.

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Barry
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Old 06-14-2011, 08:47 PM
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Old guys...30 & 37....hah....I'm an old guy....59 and started learning to fly a year and half ago...(I do it for fun so don't bust my chops for taking so long.) I'm just a few hours away from ppl (one solo xcountry and checkride left) My learning to fly was my gift to myself for completing chemotherapy and being cancer free...(over 3 years now...had to wait a year before I could get an SI Medical). I'd love to get my IFR and other ratings and I'd love to get an RV-10..Don't think I have the time to build one right now at this stage in my life...but it's a dream and we all must have dreams.

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Barry
....well...i never actually said I was old i was just agreeing with eMKAY about changing directions in life.

oh..and i tip my hat to you Barry. Congrats on being cancer free and getting your PPL. cheers!
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Old 06-14-2011, 08:57 PM
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I guess 26 isn't too old to make a career change... LOL

I'm sticking with my current career in order to pay for the ratings and then I'm hoping to make the change. Hopefully by then I'll have a spouse who will support my minimum wage flying job Oh well I've learned that happiness tops $$$ any day of the week
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Old 06-14-2011, 09:55 PM
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Do what you love, and you will never work a day in your life...
Good for you guys.

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Old 06-14-2011, 10:07 PM
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Yeah, and for just turning the small four o. That 37 comment was just offensive. A little... Do what you can and do it now. None of us have a lot of time left. Cheers
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Old 06-15-2011, 04:58 AM
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Speaking of A&P, can you log time building a plane toward the certification?
No! But, you'll learn a lot that would help you later.
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