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09-21-2013, 12:15 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Peachtree City Ga
Posts: 56
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First Flight
I am pleased to share that my 7 year project got air under the tires for the first time on September 12, 2013 at KFFC in Peachtree City GA. All went well, no heavy wing or any other problem.
I would like to thank Vern Darley for doing the first flight, after landing we uncowled the ship to check for leaks, all was good, Vern took her up again for about 40 min, landed and said it was my turn. Incredible emotions, fear, excitement, then pushed the throttle and I was up. Circled the field for about 30 minutes, landed with a grin.
Special thanks to my late wife Urszula for being supportive for 5 years as she battled colon cancer, I think she was with me in spirit on the first flight. Thanks to my son Chris and daughter Evelyn for breaking from school and coming to see me. Thanks to the folks at Falcon RV Squadron at KFFC, the best bunch of folks anywhere. Thanks VAF for having a place to hang out.
Thanks Van's Aircraft, the kit was a joy to build. Looking forward to many adventures .
Sincerely
Gregory Targonski
RV-9A
full Skyview avionics
O-320D3G
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Gregory Targonski
Peachtree City GA
RV-9A Flying as of September 12, 2013
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09-21-2013, 12:57 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Carrollton, GA
Posts: 313
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Congrats!!! Beautiful plane and family.
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Jim Brown
RV6, Christen Eagle II(Sold)
ATP, CFII, A-IGI, A&P/IA
Carrollton, GA
Lyon?s Landing
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09-21-2013, 01:07 PM
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Senior Curmudgeon
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
Posts: 15,408
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Congratulations!!
Greg, congrats on the new fledgling 
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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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09-21-2013, 01:12 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Ontario Canada
Posts: 1,452
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NICE
These rv9s are are everywhere now! Great job, you will love this plane. Enjoy it and fly safe!
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Rick Woodall C-GSTT "ghost"
9a -TMX io-320, catto three blade, dual dynon hdx with a/p. 900+ hrs in 8 yrs flying. 
Flew to Osh 11,12,15,17,19. SNF 2013. West to Cali /Washington/Vancouver/crossed the Rockies north to Red Deer east to Moosonee and over to maritimes. South to Jekyll Isl, cedar key, and Key West etc. 6 trips and 17 islands of the Bahamas. Flown turtles and dogs for Pilots n Paws too. Love our Rv's 
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09-21-2013, 02:59 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Venice, Fl
Posts: 1,020
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Finally some good news today.
Congrats Greg on a terrific looking airplane. Be safe in phase 1 and keep us posted. Rest assured, your wife was with you.
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Gary Palinkas - Gman.... VAF #161
Venice, Fl
RV-6 "Sassy" Flying 400 hrs since Oct 2011
Lycoming 0-360 A1A, FP Sensenich Prop
SARL #19 .... Van's Calendar March 2015
Although exempt several ways, =VAF= Dues paid to support this awesome site/family
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09-21-2013, 03:48 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Richmond, VA
Posts: 696
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Congratulations. You're going to love the plane.
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Don Alexander
Virginia
RV-9A 257SW Purchase Flying - O-320, Dynon D100
RV-9A 702DA (reserved) Finish Kit IOX-340
www.propjock.com
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09-22-2013, 05:32 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Louisville, Ga
Posts: 7,840
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Sweet.
Congratulations and what a beautiful family.
Come and shake my hand at GA2 next Saturday. I'll be in my Yellow and silver RV-10.
Best,
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Pierre Smith
RV-10, 510 TT
RV6A (Sojourner) 180 HP, Catto 3 Bl (502Hrs), gone...and already missed
Air Tractor AT 502B PT 6-15 Sold
Air Tractor 402 PT-6-20 Sold
EAA Flight Advisor/CFI/Tech Counselor
Louisville, Ga
It's never skill or craftsmanship that completes airplanes, it's the will to do so,
Patrick Kenny, EAA 275132
Dues gladly paid!
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09-22-2013, 07:38 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Ohio
Posts: 1,686
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Congrats Greg! It's an amazing feeling isn't it?
Way to go!
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09-23-2013, 06:28 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: USA
Posts: 1,499
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Congratulations and enjoy your cooler fall test flights. Go dawgs.
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Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
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09-23-2013, 07:03 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Aubrey, TX
Posts: 358
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Great Job
Congrats from the entire "9" family. I can't wait to join you guys that are "finished".
You are an inspiration to all us for moving forward. I'm sure Urszula is proud also.
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Dean Eiland
Aubrey, TX
Former Vice President EAA Chapter 1246
RV-9 (yes) N369RV
Mattituck IO-360, C/S Whirl Wind Prop, GRT, Digiflight II, Garmin SL30 & GTX 330 and Hotel Whisky Aux tanks, Bla Bla Bla
Flying
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