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03-13-2015, 03:27 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: SW Missouri
Posts: 52
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Noob, looking for builders school recommendations
Hi group --
I've been lurking for a while, trying to decide if I really wanted to commit to building an RV... I'm getting closer, starting to really think seriously about an RV-14 taildragger.
I'm in southern Missouri (Springfield area) - I put a post in the Midwest forum trying to connect with local RV builders and owners.
I'm not close enough to any of the builder's groups to get involved in any type of organized build support program, so I think I'd like to find a school to attend if possible.
Looking for comments/advice/suggestions - feel free to pm if you wish.
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03-13-2015, 04:01 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
Posts: 15,408
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Welcome to VAF!
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Originally Posted by Indytim
Hi group --
I've been lurking for a while,
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Tim, If I haven't said it before--------welcome to 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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03-13-2015, 04:21 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Estes Park, CO
Posts: 3,931
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Welcome
Tim
Welcome.
Look for the next EAA class. It may be a wait.
Personally, I think a drive to the nearest willing mentor will teach you more.
Start watching the EAA webinars. They are very informative.
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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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03-13-2015, 05:31 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Kennesaw GA
Posts: 141
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Synergy Air QB class
Welcome Aboard Noob!
I am scheduled for Wally Anderson's Quick Build Class in May. Here is a link.
http://synergyair.com/classes/quick-building/
Jim
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Restored and Flying '58 C-180A
Retired Vietnam Marine
2017 dues  paid
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03-13-2015, 05:37 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Estes Park, CO
Posts: 3,931
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Welcome
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Originally Posted by jdearborn
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Welcome Jim.
Now to hijack the thread but thank you for your service.
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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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03-14-2015, 09:25 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: SW Missouri
Posts: 52
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Thanks Mike and Larry, good to be on board.
Larry, thanks for the pointer to the EAA courses - I should have thought to look there! It looks like there is an EAA Sheetmetal course up in Kansas City next month. Judging from the description there is some overlap between that course and the RV Assembly course, which will be offered at Oshkosh.
Jim, the same from me: thank you for your service. I've got a son in the AF. He's still in training but starts flying an AFSOC AC130W gunship in about 6 months.
The Quick Build class looks very good - being near Vans I'd think they'd have a pretty good handle on things. It's a hike but I'm going to see if I can work it out.
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03-14-2015, 11:05 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Louisville, Ga
Posts: 7,840
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EAA chapter
Jim, don't you have a nearby EAA chapter? Often times, someone will be building and need a helper...a great way to learn. Also check the white pages on this site to find out where RV builders are.
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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03-14-2015, 05:47 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Kennesaw GA
Posts: 141
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Thank you.
Thank you for the kind words. It was my Honor to serve.
Jim
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Restored and Flying '58 C-180A
Retired Vietnam Marine
2017 dues paid
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