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Old 05-29-2012, 06:23 AM
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I've seen you and your avatar online so many times I didn't realize you weren't flying. CONGRATS!!
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Old 05-29-2012, 06:47 AM
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Excellent, and a great story

As it only took me 7.5 years, I may be no expert, but I think it means a lot more to "experienced" builders.

Great Job
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Old 05-29-2012, 06:50 AM
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Wonderful! Very inspirational.

What's your flight testing regimen look like?
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Old 05-29-2012, 07:09 AM
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Default Great job

Another one is born. Hope to see your bird at OSH this year. Enjoy what you have created. GREAT airplane.
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Flew to Osh 11,12,15,17,19. SNF 2013. West to Cali /Washington/Vancouver/crossed the Rockies north to Red Deer east to Moosonee and over to maritimes. South to Jekyll Isl, cedar key, and Key West etc. 6 trips and 17 islands of the Bahamas. Flown turtles and dogs for Pilots n Paws too. Love our Rv's
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Old 05-29-2012, 07:15 AM
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Default Congratulations!

Awesome! Congratulations on your successful 1st flight.
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Old 05-29-2012, 08:15 AM
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WAY TO GO!!! That is an awesome write-up. It was very motivational to see how you stuck with it through the years while maintaining your priorities. Congratulations on a well deserved success.
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Old 05-29-2012, 08:18 AM
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Rip-roar man!
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Old 05-29-2012, 08:24 AM
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Default Wow Kelly, Congradulations

What a great accomplishment to have completed this journey Kelly. I can still remember the day that you, Brian, and Jim came over to see my RV-9A project as you each considered building. Jim was committed and was obviously going to take the plunge. Brian talked of a fire breathing RV-7 with 200 plus horsepower which he also appeared to ready to tackle. Then there was Kelly Johnson walking around the plane while listening to his buddies as they made the decision to build. You had this look of "You've got to be kidding," but when you took the plunge you saw it through. Good for you Kelly, enjoy and above all else hold that nose wheel up.
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Old 05-29-2012, 08:39 AM
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Default Congratulations!

Well done! I definitely enjoyed reading your post. It gives me hope that completion of my project is achievable!
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Old 05-29-2012, 08:53 AM
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Congratulations. Wish I was there to see it. I must have arrived just after you left. I didn't build my RV, so I can only imagine how proud you must have been yesterday. I'll look for you at South County. My hangar is at the north end of the field.
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