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Old 03-04-2015, 01:09 PM
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Default Introduction to School build

Hello everyone. I'm not sure if this is the correct place to make this sort of post as I'm new to the forum, but I'll give it a go anyways.

I just wanted to introduce myself so I'm not a total stranger as I ask questions in the future.

My name is Michael Groah and I'm a high school automotive and drafting teacher in Tulare California. I built and fly a Pietenpol Aircamper and have helped with a RV8A project in the past. This year I took over a RV6A slider project that had been started by the father of a friend of mine. I was offered the project and decided it would be a great thing to build with my students. There has been great interest by some of the students and they have been having a great time working on the project as well as learning about aviation in general. It's been a great conversation starter. Most of the year they have been working on fixing issues from the previous builders and moving forward where we can. They just finished adding the Anti-Splat Aero "Almost a 14 mod". That mod really added to the comfort of the seating. I highly recommend it. Anyways, we have been moving forward as time and funds allow. If you're interested we have a facebook page that I've been trying to keep updated with our progress:

https://www.facebook.com/TulareUnionRV6A

If you see anything that needs attention let me know. We are learning as we go and have had a few hurtles to overcome from the previous builders.

Thanks for all the help so far and any help in the future as I know I'll have questions. And if you have an engine that you're tripping over and just need to get rid of it cheap let me know!
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Old 03-04-2015, 01:17 PM
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Thumbs up Welcome Michael!

I can't believe I beat Mike S to welcoming you!!!!

Looks like a wonderful project. Can't wait for more updates!

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Old 03-04-2015, 02:09 PM
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Michael, To VAF.

Doug may have beat me, but I got the cool welcome smiley

Good to have you aboard.
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Old 03-04-2015, 04:07 PM
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Welcome Mike. Keep us posted.
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Old 03-05-2015, 05:26 AM
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Would love to follow this builds progres! Check out mykitlog.com/bobkelly.
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Old 03-05-2015, 05:42 AM
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My hat off to you, sir! Building interest, confidence, and knowledge in our young people will save the future of aviation!
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Old 03-05-2015, 06:36 AM
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My hat off to you, sir! Building interest, confidence, and knowledge in our young people will save the future of aviation!
Will save the future of this country!!! Bravo Mike
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Old 03-05-2015, 08:03 AM
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Again, welcome! Having worked with a couple of school builds, I can tell you that you are in for a real treat. I can almost guarantee you will have as much fun, and learn as much, as the kids will. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help, or if you have questions. BTW, post #5 comes from our first builder/student, now working on his A&P. Send me a Private Message if you would like to talk.

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Old 03-05-2015, 08:14 AM
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These must be a tremendous project for school kids. Good for you!!
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Old 03-05-2015, 08:16 AM
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PS. That Pietenpol Aircamper is absolutely gorgeous!
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