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Old 08-10-2011, 09:48 AM
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Just received wing kit yesterday whole lot of parts. have the same feeling as when tail kit arrived what have I done!!!!!
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Old 08-10-2011, 10:06 AM
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Default Welcome to VAF!!!!

Paul, good to have you aboard

Congrats on getting the wing kit in.
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Old 08-10-2011, 11:00 AM
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Eat that elephant one bite at a time, eventually you'll run out of things to do....eventually.
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Old 08-10-2011, 01:55 PM
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Congrats! Assuming that you've already built the empennage, your feet are plenty wet by now, and you have the skills to build the wings. You just need a good bucking partner.

VAF is a great resource for info and advice when you find yourself stuck. The archives are easy to access, and will give you hours of (mostly) good info to help un-stick you.

Enjoy the journey and WELCOME!
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Old 08-10-2011, 09:30 PM
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Building an airplane truly is a journey of a lifetime for those who love airplanes and flying. Good luck and ask as any uncertainties come up. There is a wealth of knowledge here to those who need it.

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rv8 entire airframe at airport now, painting done, intersection and gear upper and lower fairings done, maybe order engine around first of year or before the next rate increase.
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Old 08-11-2011, 05:47 AM
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Your aluminum mistress awaits!
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Old 08-11-2011, 06:48 AM
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Welcome aboard, Paul. It's a great journey.
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Old 08-11-2011, 09:40 AM
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Thanks for the support, Can't wait to get started on the wings been painting the empenage and I'm almost done. Painted checkers on the rudder and that was alot of work but I'm getting bored with painting. Looking forward to building again.
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