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Old 09-13-2013, 04:16 PM
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Greg/Pierre,

I'm mechanical/aerospace engineer in Macon/Warner Robins, GA with access to computer aided design and CNC machining tools. If you guys need help with anything in regards to Greg's modifications, I'd be VERY happy to come help, draw something up, machine a few parts, help design or analyze something, whatever! Just let me know!
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Old 09-14-2013, 05:37 AM
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Chuck, Sandersville is close to you, where Ray Lawrence has his RV builder's assist facility and I'd really like a pair of door safety locks, like Vic Syracuse and Vern Darley have. The original machinist won't make any more. Here's a picture of them:



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You should be able to see the shoulder at the end of the arm and it slides into a pocket on the receiver...a bulletproof safety latch.

There's another -10 coming together at Ray's and I'd bet he'd also like a set.

Best,
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Old 09-14-2013, 06:08 AM
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Hey Greg,

Thought you might be interested to read this. Dave Jacka, who is a quadriplegic, recently flew a plane around Australia. http://www.onawingandachair.org.au/t...ht/dave-jacka/
Check the "latest news" section of the link for the details of his flight. Also have a look at how his plane was modified. Hope you will be back in the cockpit soon.
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Old 10-25-2013, 05:35 PM
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Default Thanks Pierre and Ray

Pierre and Ray flew up to a cold South western virginia airport and picked up my plane today to get modified for hand brakes and a one legged rudder operation mod. It was great to meet those guys in person, and I know my plane is in good hands.

Thanks again to everyone for their kind words and support.
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Old 10-25-2013, 10:46 PM
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Greg, sorry to hear of your accident. I have a right leg AK amputation and fly a RV4 that my son and I built 6 years ago. 770 hrs to date. I mounted the right master cyl. on the fire wall and ran a cable from it to a motorcycle hand clutch lever mounted on the stick. I built a U shaped styup that swings below the right peddle to hold the foot up off of the floor as I have some strength to push on the right peddle. I also made a handle that attaches to the right rear rudder pedal for extra rudder pressure for gound opperations. Building a 12 now and will use a similar set up. Fly Cessnas with one foot going between the peddles, foot cross ways up on brakes. I think this system would be better than the pull method.

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Old 10-26-2013, 05:56 AM
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Default Great time

You guys amaze me with your ingenuity and perseverance....flying a taildragger with one leg!

Greg's -9A is one of the most impeccably built RV's that I've ever seen...then again, what would one expect from a Citation driver? He's a first class guy and Ray and I are going to bust our butts to see him fly again. It's so rewarding to shake another fellow RVer's hand and enjoy the fellowship.

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Old 10-26-2013, 06:23 AM
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Thumbs up What a great thread!

This is a thread that's going to make front page on Doug's VAF news. Great work, guys.

Keep us posted on the progress!
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Old 11-14-2013, 03:11 PM
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Default Very sad news

Sad to say, the FAA is not going to allow me to renew my medical. So my plane is for sale. I never in a million years thought I'd be saying that. Contact me for details. IFR bird, Barrett IO320, constant speed MT three blade prop. Cover of GA news last September, Vans calendar this past September. Full AFS 4500 and 3400 glass panel, garmin 430 Waas, gtx 327, SL40 2nd comm, pma9000ex audio panel Pro Pilot auto pilot. Bruce custom canopy cover. Fresh annual. approximately 390 TT. First flight was January 2011. Gregmarlow@charter.net
I haven't figured a price yet, sorry. I'll think on it.
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Old 11-14-2013, 03:46 PM
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**** Greg, that just plain sucks. Maybe things will change and they will pull their head out of their rear and see reality. Best of luck with recovery and getting your medical back.
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Old 11-14-2013, 04:10 PM
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Don't sell! don't give up, fight back! there is always a way, don't want to pry, and only if you are ok with, what was there main reason for denial?
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