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10-19-2020, 06:14 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Meridian ID, Aspen CO, Okemos MI
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Finally a real plane
It has been 8 pretty long years but the DAR inspected and passed my 9A this morning. Without the help of Chuck Brietigam, I would not have finished. flyinmonque (Dave) gave me my first ride and several rides since and checked in on me over the years to make sure I didnt give up. Vlad visited me a few times to encourage me and just to say hi. Thanks to the Colorado gang too.
I look forward to the first flight. I wish I was qualified, but smart enough to let Chuck break it it!
Thanks VAF and Doug for the help received from so many and to the guys that have sent me checklists and POH manuals for me to modify - that is a huge help!
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1Q...EyYXFyNEZoSmN3
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rockwoodrv9a
Williamston MI
O-320 D2A
Flying N376E
2023
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10-19-2020, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by rockwoodrv9
It has been 8 pretty long years but the DAR inspected and passed my 9A this morning. Without the help of Chuck Brietigam, I would not have finished. flyinmonque (Dave) gave me my first ride and several rides since and checked in on me over the years to make sure I didnt give up. Vlad visited me a few times to encourage me and just to say hi. Thanks to the Colorado gang too.
I look forward to the first flight. I wish I was qualified, but smart enough to let Chuck break it it!
Thanks VAF and Doug for the help received from so many and to the guys that have sent me checklists and POH manuals for me to modify - that is a huge help!
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1Q...EyYXFyNEZoSmN3 |
Nice going! I remember the earlier years where you and I jabbed each other occasionally about who was going to finish first. I had a five-year plan, and managed to finish it in 8, pretty much same as you. Now go fly that rascal and enjoy it! It's worth every drop of sweat and blood during the build process.
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Greg Niehues - SEL, IFR, Repairman Cert.
Garden City, TX VAF 2023 dues paid 
N16GN flying 1,500 hrs and counting on 93E10; IO360, SDS, WWRV200, Dynon HDX, IFD440, G5
Built an off-plan RV9A with too much fuel and too much HP. Should drop dead any minute now. 
Repeat Offender - 10 wing in process, full kit on hand, engine core purchased 
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10-19-2020, 07:18 PM
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Thanks Greg. I cant wait to get in the air!
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rockwoodrv9a
Williamston MI
O-320 D2A
Flying N376E
2023
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10-19-2020, 09:57 PM
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Thanks Carl. i thought I had the picture posting down, but I guess not!!
Glad to have the certificate behind me - now to get insurance so it can get in the air!!
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rockwoodrv9a
Williamston MI
O-320 D2A
Flying N376E
2023
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10-20-2020, 07:20 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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Way to go!!!!
Rocky,
A big congrats on the finish of your plane. Hope we get to fly together for a photo shoot soon.
Let's see a photo of the plane where your not blocking it.🤩🥳
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10-20-2020, 08:03 PM
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Location: Liberty Twp, OH
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Daaaaang, congrats Rocky. Dare I say "about time"? I know I was also in that who's-finishing-first rib-jabbing club. Just passed 100hrs the other day, and I take the bird down to Jonathan to get prettified this Thursday. Enjoy as much as possible, don't mind the endless tinkering to come (I'm still constantly doing things to mine!), and welcome to the skies.
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Cincinnati, OH - KHAO
RV-9A N112SB
- Flying July 2018
- 2023 Sun 'n Fun Outstanding Homebuilt Workmanship award
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10-20-2020, 08:50 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
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Congratulations!!!
Rocky, big congrats on getting past this milestone
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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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10-20-2020, 09:38 PM
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Wow! The end of a very long road, but you got it done. Have a safe Phase 1!
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10-21-2020, 12:32 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Meridian ID, Aspen CO, Okemos MI
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Bruce, Thanks. It looks like I may be near your part of the country for a few m months. SLO, not that close but over than MI or ID!
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rockwoodrv9a
Williamston MI
O-320 D2A
Flying N376E
2023
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10-21-2020, 08:06 AM
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From the Movie "Casablanca"
"Welcome to the fight. This time, I know our side will win." (Victor Lazlo, to Rick)
Congratulations!
Looks like you've checked all the boxes - latest gen. front fork, anti-splat gear mod, access panels on upper cowl, composite airbox, and i'm sure, a lot more.
If you venture to the East side of the state, stop at KPTK and head to "Echo Row" AKA RV Row. We'd love to see your bird up close.
Have fun. Fly safe.
Terry, CFI
RV9A N323TP
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