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04-30-2013, 07:04 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Irvine CA
Posts: 3
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Finally Took The Plunge
Hi everybody,
I took the first step today. I ordered the tail and wing kits for my RV-8. I have been following this web site for several years now but was never in a position to make anything happen. That has changed and I am no longer going to sit and wonder. I have enjoyed learning from others and I look forward to smashing rivets.
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Al Spain II
Irvine CA
Semper Paratus
Exempt but Paid Dues (2013)
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RV-8
Empennage Kit Started (05-10-2013)
Wing Kit Ordered
N570AT (Reserved)
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04-30-2013, 07:05 PM
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Senior Curmudgeon
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
Posts: 15,705
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Welcome to VAF!
Quote:
Originally Posted by SwampFox
Hi everybody,
I took the first step today. I ordered the tail and wing kits for my RV-8.
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Al, welcome aboard the good ship VAF 
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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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04-30-2013, 07:07 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Orange County CA
Posts: 646
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Way to go!
It's a great project and you will love flying the 8. I live down in Laguna Niguel, so if you ever need a hand shoot me an email. Just finished my 9A and had the first flight last weekend. These are amazing flying machines. I can't wait to get back to the airport to take her up again.
Good Luck, have fun, don't stress when you make your first little boo boo. Build on.
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Peter McCoy
RV9A N35PM S/N:91335
First Flight: April 2013
Hobbs: 400 hours after Oshkosh 2017
www.myrv9.com
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04-30-2013, 08:25 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: NJ
Posts: 1,747
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Congrats!!! You're in for a steep learning curve but this site will answer all of your questions.
The common advice given, but often not followed, is do SOMETHING for the build everyday. I also firmly believe in GOOD tools...even if you buy them used. Take the time now to set up your shop because you won't find the time later.
Enjoy!
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My ATC opinion is NOT an official FAA recognized opinion, so any advice you get from me is ONLY my opinion.
Track my RV7A!!
Bought my flying -7A
Building an -8! (Fuse)
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05-01-2013, 08:02 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 331
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Congrats!
Welcome to the "madness" Al It is a close-knit family here - and you are in good hands. Once you get your shop set up and your Empennage/Wing kit arrives - find a builder (or many) on the builder log sites that is slightly ahead of you. It is sometimes helpful to follow the logic and see pictures of your next steps - before actually doing the steps you are reading about in the builder's manual. You have embarked on quite a journey, so enjoy the ups and the downs!  Welcome to the club!
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Jim
RV-8 N223GT (reserved)
Finish - arrived 10/7/15
Fuselage - arrived 3/14/14
Wings - arrived 3/7/13
Builder # 83331
www.mykitlog.com/izzybear
VAF Dues gladly paid up till December 2020
"The ultimate responsibility of the pilot is to fulfill the dreams of the countless millions of earthbound ancestors who could only stare skyward and wish." - Unknown
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05-10-2013, 11:08 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Irvine CA
Posts: 3
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Next Step, Inventory
Its a very happy day in Irvine CA, at least for me. I was at the FedEx center this morning at 0800 and took delivery of my empennage kit. I will be delivering to the factory tomorrow morning and let the building begin. 
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Al Spain II
Irvine CA
Semper Paratus
Exempt but Paid Dues (2013)
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RV-8
Empennage Kit Started (05-10-2013)
Wing Kit Ordered
N570AT (Reserved)
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05-10-2013, 07:50 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Ohio
Posts: 1,686
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Good man! Great choice!
Welcome and enjoy the journey!
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05-10-2013, 08:45 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Fredericksburg, VA
Posts: 344
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Glad to have you become one of us! The journey is really rewarding.
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Rob K
RV-8 N884RA under construction
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05-11-2013, 01:16 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Irvine, CA
Posts: 421
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Me too...
Another Irvine-ite checking in. There are several builders in the Irvine/Foothill Ranch/Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo corridor. It's getting to be a regular RV ghetto, which is just fine. Welcome to the party, and do connect with everyone nearby. You'll need a ready cadre (was that 'Semper Paratus' I read?) to help you...um, drink your beer. Also buck a few thousand rivets and provide endless, conflicting advice.
It's all good. 
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John Halcrow
Tustin, CA
RV-12 120682
Emp/TC done; Wings done; Fuse kit done
"Keep flying.“ — Malcolm Reynolds
Paid up until Aug 2021
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05-26-2013, 09:36 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Irvine CA
Posts: 3
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Finally Driving Rivets
The fun began yesterday. I completed the HS Rear Spar and started on the HS Front Spar. Driving all those rivets with a hand squeezer has left my hands a little sore this morning, but it was well worth it.
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Al Spain II
Irvine CA
Semper Paratus
Exempt but Paid Dues (2013)
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RV-8
Empennage Kit Started (05-10-2013)
Wing Kit Ordered
N570AT (Reserved)
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