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08-30-2020, 10:33 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Maurertown,Virginia
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Hey all you cool cats and kittens 😉. I am new to this forum and I am in the process of planning a build. My plane of interest and budget is a 7. I am hoping to find a kind fellow aviator with a 7 near me that hopefully I could take a ride in. Fuel is on me! The east coast rep has a 10 and 14 but no 7. I intend to try those aircraft as well but I really want to test out a 7. Hope to hear from you guys.
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08-30-2020, 10:41 AM
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Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
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Welcome to VAF
Jeremy, welcome 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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08-30-2020, 10:43 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Socal
Posts: 480
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RV-8 N695RA flying
Working on an RV-4
Born to fly, forced to work
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08-30-2020, 11:10 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Estes Park, CO
Posts: 4,188
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Welcome
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Originally Posted by JeremyL
Hey all you cool cats and kittens 😉. I am new to this forum and I am in the process of planning a build. My plane of interest and budget is a 7. I am hoping to find a kind fellow aviator with a 7 near me that hopefully I could take a ride in. Fuel is on me! The east coast rep has a 10 and 14 but no 7. I intend to try those aircraft as well but I really want to test out a 7. Hope to hear from you guys.
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Welcome. Good choice!
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Larry Larson
Estes Park, CO
http://wirejockrv7a.blogspot.com
wirejock at yahoo dot com
Donated 01/01/2021, 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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08-31-2020, 11:37 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Maurertown,Virginia
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Thanks guys! I can’t wait to start the endeavor. Any tips or advice?
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08-31-2020, 11:57 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Estes Park, CO
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Tips
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Thanks guys! I can’t wait to start the endeavor. Any tips or advice?
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Yes.
Lots of tips on my blog. Feel free. There's also a Basic Builder Log spreadsheet. One tab is the complete 7(a) inventory.
#1. ALWAYS do a search beforre starting a component and look for specific tips or gotchas. Don't make our mistakes.
#2. When in doubt, STOP! Walk away and ask. Don't make our mistakes.
Have some fun!
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Larry Larson
Estes Park, CO
http://wirejockrv7a.blogspot.com
wirejock at yahoo dot com
Donated 01/01/2021, 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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08-31-2020, 11:59 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Virginia Beach
Posts: 176
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Best advice I got was "do something everyday".
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Jeff Parker
RV8 Fastback - Building (N767TS)
C195 - Flying (N4469C)
2020 dues paid
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08-31-2020, 12:11 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Dallas area
Posts: 10,912
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Thanks guys! I can’t wait to start the endeavor. Any tips or advice?
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Just be aware that this "ride" will be one of the most expensive rides of your life.
Even though it is well worth it in the long run.
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Mel Asberry, DAR since the last century. Over 1,000 certifications accomplished.
EAA Flight Advisor/Tech Counselor, Friend of the RV-1
Recipient of Tony Bingelis Award and Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
USAF Vet, High School E-LSA Project Mentor.
RV-6 Flying since 1993 (sold)
<rvmel(at)icloud.com>
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08-31-2020, 02:58 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Victoria, Canada
Posts: 2,277
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Highly recommend that you befriend a local builder with experience. He or she will save you many anxious moments and sleepless nights and help you through the rough spots.
We’ve already made most of the mistakes and we are happy to make sure you don’ repeat them. And don’t underdimple!
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08-31-2020, 03:48 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Utah
Posts: 8,275
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Quote:
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Thanks guys! I can’t wait to start the endeavor. Any tips or advice?
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The hobby is time consuming and quite spendy. Run your calculator more then once before committing  |
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