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Old 05-28-2013, 07:29 AM
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Outstanding news Paul. Cant wait to hear about your testing.
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Old 05-28-2013, 07:59 AM
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Congratulations, Paul! Fly safe and we hope to see the plane soon.
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Old 05-28-2013, 08:35 AM
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Congrats - enjoy phase 1 testing it goes quick.
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Old 05-28-2013, 09:03 AM
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We made our first flight today.
Congratulations to you sir
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Old 05-28-2013, 10:04 AM
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Congrats Paul! Beautiful looking RV-8....
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Old 05-28-2013, 05:17 PM
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Congrats Paul;
I'm right on your heals! I just did my final Weight & Balance, and I'm filling out FAA paperwork!
Post your phase one experiences, we'll read them all!
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Old 05-28-2013, 05:57 PM
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Need some more pictures when you take the stick....

Congratulations
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Old 05-29-2013, 06:27 AM
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Hey Paul

That is great news! Congratulations!
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Old 05-29-2013, 06:42 AM
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More congratulations Paul. Fly safe and enjoy phase I!
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Old 05-29-2013, 07:06 AM
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Great achievement Paul! Congrats and enjoy your first flight!

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