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12-12-2011, 09:39 AM
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Paul and Loise, congrats and good job! Welcome to the rather exclusive fraternity of RV-3 drivers, you've made us proud!
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12-12-2011, 09:58 AM
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Well, I'm a little miffed that neither of you called me before the first flight for some aviating advice.
Congrats, you two! Your project sure has given me pause to think about someday building an open cockpit runabout. Let's see... Smokey took me 13 years ... I might get it in before I turn 100.
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12-12-2011, 10:27 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Cartersville, Georgia KVPC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by N8RV
Well, I'm a little miffed that neither of you called me before the first flight for some aviating advice.
Congrats, you two! Your project sure has given me pause to think about someday building an open cockpit runabout. Let's see... Smokey took me 13 years ... I might get it in before I turn 100.
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But now you're an "experienced RV builder" Don! I'll bet you can finish it before 90... 
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12-12-2011, 10:36 AM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Highlands Ranch Coloradoi
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I rarely post here as I am not a RV builder or owner. I own and run an auto repair shop and have since 1981. I have been a ASE certified master mechanic since 1978. When I work on cars I am often interrupted. I have a personal rule. Nothing gets installed halfway. Don't allow anything to "look" finished unless it is. For example I will not walk away from a car that has lug nuts on but not tight. Never leave yourself a "trap". This partially installed fuel selector arm was what I consider a "trap" The arm should not have had a screw installed unless the job was finished. Tape the screw to the handle until the loctite is on.
I congratulate all involved in a safe outcome. It is great that others can be warned and can learn.
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12-12-2011, 12:57 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Halifax, NS
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Congrats Paul and Louise!
Enjoy many flights in her.
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Brian Eisner
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Halifax Nova Scotia
Canada
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12-12-2011, 04:28 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton, Nevada --- A34
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Good to hear!
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Originally Posted by islandmonkey
Magic!!!! Well done you two.
I am fighting another war at the moment and it is going well.
Tony
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Well, that's better and more important news than anything involving Junior. Our hearts and prayers are with you, Tony! We hope you will be building that RV-3B soon!
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Louise Hose, Editor of The Homebuilder's Portal by KITPLANES
RV3B, NX13PL "Tsamsiyu" co-builder, TMXIO-320, test platform Legacy G3X/TruTrak avionics suite
RV-6 ?Mikey? (purchased flying) ? Garmin test platform (G3X Touch, GS28 autopilot servos, GTN650 GPS/Nav/Comm,
GNC255 Nav/Com, GA240 audio panel)
RV8, N188PD "Valkyrie" (by marriage)
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12-12-2011, 07:23 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: 1T7, Kestrel Airpark , Texas
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Paul and Louise
Most hearty congrats. You sure make it look easy. Can't wait to see your paint scheme.
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Wade Lively
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Last edited by RV8RIVETER : 12-12-2011 at 07:25 PM.
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