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03-22-2017, 05:18 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: North Fort Myers
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So it begins.. 9A started
Gents
My tools have arrived courtesy of Brown and Cleveland, thanks to both for fast and professional service.
I have two practice kits from Vans and I am doing the wing kit with my EAA group to get insight on setting up dimplers/rivets etc..
I hope to start the VS this week....
Looking forward to working with you guys/gals on this build..
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Neal Trombley
SW Florida
EAA 66
N517NC ( reserved)
Dues Paid
NOV 2016
July 2017
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03-22-2017, 06:16 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Edgewater, FL. KSFB
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Good to have you aboard Neal.
Hang on it is the ride of a lifetime.
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03-22-2017, 06:21 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2016
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkW
Good to have you aboard Neal.
Hang on it is the ride of a lifetime.
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Thank you Mark....
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Neal Trombley
SW Florida
EAA 66
N517NC ( reserved)
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July 2017
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03-22-2017, 06:38 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Utah
Posts: 8,312
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Congratulations Neal! As soon as you finish VS put deposit on the wings. Waste no time. 
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03-22-2017, 06:41 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Estes Park, CO
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Congratulations
Quote:
Originally Posted by Neal Trombley
Gents
My tools have arrived courtesy of Brown and Cleveland, thanks to both for fast and professional service.
I have two practice kits from Vans and I am doing the wing kit with my EAA group to get insight on setting up dimplers/rivets etc..
I hope to start the VS this week....
Looking forward to working with you guys/gals on this build..
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Congratulations. Start the Emp with the VS. Much easier.
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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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03-22-2017, 07:10 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Ramona, CA
Posts: 2,424
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Enjoy your build! The -9A is a great choice (but I'm biased just a bit).
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03-22-2017, 07:23 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Worland, Wyoming
Posts: 1,576
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Neal congratulations! Have fun building
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Jereme Carne
PPL
RV-7A Flying as of 03/2021
Exempt but gladly paying!
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03-22-2017, 09:03 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Meridian ID, Aspen CO, Okemos MI
Posts: 2,715
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Have fun Neal. I hope you get as much joy and accomplishment out of your build I have out of mine. I have found as I get to the last part of my build that I could have purchased a flying plane for about the same price I have in mine, but for me the build is a goal I have had for many years.
Don't be afraid to ask all kinds of questions and leave all ego for other parts of your life. My thought is I am not a professional builder so if someone can find something I screwed up when they look at my plane - great. It may save my life!
On the other hand, considering all of us here think we are the smartest people in the club, make sure you research what people say. Opinions are not always facts!
Find a mentor or sub group you can become part of. That is the trick.
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rockwoodrv9a
Williamston MI
O-320 D2A
Flying N376E
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03-23-2017, 05:20 AM
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Join Date: May 2005
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+ 1 for Starting with the Vertical Stabilizer
Welcome aboard Neal!
The 9A is a great choice. You're going to love it. Mine is 8 years flying and just over 500 hours.
VStab has less parts to deal with and is easier to build. Never could figure why Van's instructions start with the Horizontal Stab.
This, following your practice kits, will bring your skills to a new level and prepared for the journey.
Good luck. I'm north of you in N Tampa/Lutz and based at Zephyrhills. Feel free to visit.
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Carl Raichle
Lutz, FL
RV-9A N194CR
RV-14A Under construction
Based at KZPH
AA4SR
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03-23-2017, 05:29 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: North Fort Myers
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just blown away I was on the front page.. VAF is such a wonderful site and really pushed me to pull the trigger earlier.
I want to thank all the posters that built before me and those on the same journey I am about to take.
Again thank you all and to The Reeves family may you all be blessed!
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Neal Trombley
SW Florida
EAA 66
N517NC ( reserved)
Dues Paid
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July 2017
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