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05-24-2014, 09:35 AM
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Spring Hill, Florida; Flushing, Michigan
Posts: 105
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Never too Old
Last Saturday, 5/17 was the day I decided I was not too old to start building an E-AB aircraft. I started on my aviation career in 1954. Now at age eighty own a Temco-Globe Swift, and have commercial SEL, SES, MEL, and Glider certificates collected in 3,000+ hours during the intervening years. I have allowed my CFII rating to lapse. It was a hurdle to overcome the idea that I might be too old to start building a full scale airplane.
During the last three summers my wife, stepson and I completed a studs out remodeling of an apartment that is to be our summer home in Michigan. This year, contemplating how bored I?d be without some project, I came to the conclusion that doing an aircraft build is age independent.
I haven?t committed to the make and model of the build, but it likely will be an RV-7, tail wheel configuration. I?m just in the early stages of researching the project, and plan on attending the Airventure in July, armed with many questions.
The Swift is going up for sale,  with the expectation that it may contribute to the build cost of the homebuilt.  Currently the Swift is home in Florida. Next week we again bring it North to the Swift Nationals, and then up to 3DA, Flushing Michigan, six miles from our summer home.
A new adventure begins. Empinage this winter in Florida and QB wings and fuselage in the MI barn next summer.
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05-24-2014, 09:48 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Posts: 1,004
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Karl,
Welcome to VAF. I built a 7 and if I do another one, it will be a 12. Whatever you build, it's worth it. Enjoy
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Paul K
West Michigan
Unfortunately in science, what you believe is irrelevant.
2020 donation made, exempt but worth every dime!
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05-24-2014, 10:14 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Austinville, Alabama
Posts: 2,455
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The older I get, the more I realize age is just a number. Our attitude toward life is what really matters. Welcome aboard the Good Ship VAF. We look forward to hearing more from you.
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Don Hull
RV-7 Wings
KDCU Pryor Field
Pilots'n Paws Pilot
N79599/ADS-B In and Out...and I like it! 
?Certainly, travel is more than the seeing of sights;
it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living." Miriam Beard
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06-11-2014, 06:06 PM
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Spring Hill, Florida; Flushing, Michigan
Posts: 105
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Step one
Vans shipped the RV-7 preview plans yesterday. I've been reading everything I can find about construction. Hope for a ride at Oshkosh. |
06-11-2014, 06:11 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Estes Park, CO
Posts: 3,931
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Ride
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Originally Posted by KJBSouth
Vans shipped the RV-7 preview plans yesterday. I've been reading everything I can find about construction. Hope for a ride at Oshkosh. |
Careful. Those are expensive rides! Most end up in a purchase.
Actually, I would recommend a local ride so you can spend more quality time.
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Larry Larson
Estes Park, CO
http://wirejockrv7a.blogspot.com
wirejock at yahoo dot com
Donated 12/03/2019, 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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06-11-2014, 06:19 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Bealeton Virginia
Posts: 557
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Welcome!
Karl,
Welcome to VAF and best wishes on your coming build adventure
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Bob "Skyking" Corriveau
"PRINCE TRAPPED IN A PILOT'S BODY"
Yes I paid my =VAF= membership dues!
RV-8 QB Reserved N212KB
ATP
CFI/CFII/MEI
Build Site: http://www.mykitlog.com/skykingbob/
"Nothing worthwhile has ever been accomplished without inspiration, determination, and perspiration!"
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06-11-2014, 06:28 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Lk Havasu City, AZ
Posts: 168
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Hello Karl,
Welcome aboard!
I'm building an RV-6 not to far from you in Tecumseh, MI (south of Ann Arbor). You are welcome to come and have a look at the parts anytime. While the RV-6 is an older kit and not pre-punched, it will give you some idea of the scope of the project.
I'm also heading to Oshkosh to gather more ideas and get some inspiration, I hope!
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Mark Curley
RV-6 (under construction)
dues paid 2020
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06-15-2014, 06:51 PM
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Spring Hill, Florida; Flushing, Michigan
Posts: 105
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The preview RV-7 plans arrived this week. The adventure begins.
The airplane factory and my wife, Dolly, soon to become "Rosie the Riveter".
The pole barn (That's Michigan talk for a large garage) is emptied in readiness.
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Karl Bambas
1954 1st solo
1964 Mooney Statesman, 1979 C-172, 1948 Globe Swift (all sold)
RV-7 "Dream Weaver" N50KB
Empennage arrived 10/14
QB Wings & Fuselage arrived 06/15
Finish & FF kits arrived 11/15
Dual screen Garmin G3X instruments and harness delivered by Stein 01/16
First flight June 13th 2018
2020 Dues Paid
Builders Log
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