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03-04-2015, 01:09 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Tulare, CA
Posts: 5
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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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Building with my students in an automotive class.
Tulare Union High School RV6A Project
https://www.facebook.com/TulareUnionRV6A
Currently flying my previous project a Pietenpol Aircamper
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03-04-2015, 01:17 PM
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unqualified unfluencer
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Highland Village, TX
Posts: 4,088
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Welcome Michael!
I can't believe I beat Mike S to welcoming you!!!!
Looks like a wonderful project. Can't wait for more updates!
v/r,
dr
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Doug Reeves (your host) - Full time: VansAirForce.net since '07 (started it in '96).
- Part time: Supporting Crew Member CAE Embraer Phenom 300 (E55P) @ KDFW.
- Occasionally: Contract pilot (resume).
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03-04-2015, 02:09 PM
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Senior Curmudgeon
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
Posts: 15,420
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Welcome to VAF!
Michael,  To VAF.
Doug may have beat me, but I got the cool welcome smiley
Good to have you aboard.
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Mike Starkey
VAF 909
Rv-10, N210LM.
Flying as of 12/4/2010
Phase 1 done, 2/4/2011 
Sold after 240+ wonderful hours of flight.
"Flying the airplane is more important than radioing your plight to a person on the ground incapable of understanding or doing anything about it."
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03-04-2015, 04:07 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Estes Park, CO
Posts: 3,947
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Welcome
Welcome Mike. Keep us posted.
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Larry Larson
Estes Park, CO
http://wirejockrv7a.blogspot.com
wirejock at yahoo dot com
Donated 12/03/2019, plus a little extra.
RV-7A #73391, N511RV reserved (2,000+ hours)
HS SB, empennage, tanks, wings, fuse, working finishing kit
Disclaimer
I cannot be, nor will I be, held responsible if you try to do the same things I do and it does not work and/or causes you loss, injury, or even death in the process.
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03-05-2015, 05:26 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Southern Indiana
Posts: 93
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Would love to follow this builds progres! Check out mykitlog.com/bobkelly.
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Ross Porter
A&P Mechanic, Republic Airways
Indiana
First Generation Eagles Nest/Aviation Nation RV-12 Builder/Pilot
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03-05-2015, 05:42 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Garden City Texas
Posts: 878
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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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03-05-2015, 06:36 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Yardley, PA
Posts: 1,334
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeyDale
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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Will save the future of this country!!! Bravo Mike
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03-05-2015, 08:03 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Near Scipio, in Southern Indiana
Posts: 1,779
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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.
Bob
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Founder, Eagle's Nest Projects
President, AviationNation, Inc
RV-9A N908BL, Flying
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03-05-2015, 08:14 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Hudson County, NJ
Posts: 1,092
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These must be a tremendous project for school kids. Good for you!!
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03-05-2015, 08:16 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Hudson County, NJ
Posts: 1,092
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PS. That Pietenpol Aircamper is absolutely gorgeous!
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