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Old 09-18-2015, 12:36 PM
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Default A Wordsmith!

Congratulations Dave...beautiful bird. I just finished reading a book about the "Marianas Turkey Shoot" so I have an even greater appreciation for those prop powered Navy planes of WWII.
Also, besides being an accomplished builder, you have a way with words and I appreciated your story.
Enjoy and be safe.
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Old 09-18-2015, 02:45 PM
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Beautiful airplane! Congrats to you sir! good luck on the first flight!
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Old 09-18-2015, 06:39 PM
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Default Congrats!

Sweet looking bird! As my old boss used to say: "the best job I ever had was *yours*". Looking forward to the flight reports.
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Old 09-19-2015, 06:43 AM
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Default Very nice! High five!

Looks great!....and all for $67K in parts, and $12,280 in labor, based on how we "charge" our build time....or $122,800 in labour based on our value when we're negotiating salaries!

So your cost is either $79,000 or $170,000...hmmm....how to value it for insurance purposes?

Either way, beautiful, affordable plane! Happy flying.
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Old 09-19-2015, 06:46 AM
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Default ...or if you're a lawyer...

Forgot to mention the cost of the plane if you are a lawyer..... then you'd have $736,800 in labor for a total cost of $814K..... which is probably what it's really worth to you as the builder. Congrats!
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Old 09-19-2015, 07:43 AM
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Default Great Job

It really takes a special person to stick with it for such a long period of time like you have. I have been told that many aircraft are started by one person and then sold at least twice before completion.
I can see from the picture that the aircraft also looks great, much better than mine, you did well.
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Old 09-19-2015, 11:26 AM
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Fantastic paint job!
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Old 09-20-2015, 10:05 AM
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Default Congratulations

Life does have some curvds doesnt it. Glad to read wife is ok and kids along lifes way, now your turn. Fly that puppy and enjoy! For information sake I mirror the timeline just different events hope I finish mine this year

May CAVU follow every flight.

Another Dave
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