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Old 04-04-2017, 12:00 PM
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I started building in 2005 - and this website was a constant source of knowledge, help and support.
I constantly wonder how folks built planes before the internet!
Been flying for 9 years now, and I still visit this site pretty much every day for continued knowledge - and plenty of entertainment as well

Thanks Doug!
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Old 04-04-2017, 12:03 PM
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"Some retired airline pilots have loaned me their exercise equipment on the condition I never return it."

Ha Ha---This one really made me laugh. Being an old retired guy, I look at VAF about 3 times a day. Even tho I didn't build my 8, I still learn a heck of a lot of "stuff" just by reading. A wealth of knowledge here.

Thanks Dougie for making it all happen. I might fly out to Oklahoma in a month or two. Not that far from you. I've always wanted to drop in, just to say hello.
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Old 04-04-2017, 12:42 PM
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The VAF Front Page and the VAF Forums are reflections of the kind of guy Doug is...top notch! I consider it a privilege to count Doug as one of my friends.

A simple "Thank You" does not seem enough, but it is definitely heartfelt.

I wish you many more years Doug.
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Old 04-04-2017, 12:55 PM
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Thanks Doug for having the vision and courage to start this unbelievable site. I'm not finished, but I would never be any where near where I am today with my build without you, this site, and all the great people I've met and "talked to" trying to figure out how to build my own airplane. Keep up the good work and congratulations!
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Old 04-04-2017, 02:48 PM
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Thanks Doug. Without VAF (and three loyal mentors) I could not have built my 8A, or my partially completed 12. Not a day goes by I don't log on and check the new posts and, of course, Doug's front page. You're the best - and congratulations on 10 years of helping the RV'ers. J
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Old 04-04-2017, 02:52 PM
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I will just echo all of the previous posts here in saying that without VAF, I wouldn't have an airplane. I always thought it would be fun to try and build an airplane, but I knew that I would never be able to get the skills in place to build myself. Then along comes the internet and everything changed. VAF is chock full of wisdom, and I read it daily, and try to contribute where I can to the collective knowledge base.

Thanks, Doug (and family)!
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Old 04-04-2017, 03:01 PM
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Doug,
Congrats on 10!!!
Keep up the good work.

Remember when you gave out numbers.
Still posted below. PITA for you, now Tate.

It is a great community.
Flying done for now. Just lerking.

Boomer
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Old 04-04-2017, 03:02 PM
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Congratulations, Doug!

You've created a valuable resource and a totally amazing community!
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Old 04-04-2017, 03:37 PM
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Still working my way through my RV6 and getting closer to the end of the build (or start of the real fun!). Yeah maybe I could have done it without this forum but it would have been a whole lot harder, taken a lot longer, and I wouldn't have enjoyed and learned anywhere near as much as I have. I'm in New Zealand and I have seen posts here from all the continents. Take a look at a globe, this thing has gone world wide! You can be proud of what you have achieved.

Re con No 2. Might be speaking from ignorance here but can't you just shut the forum down for a couple of days to get a break? I'm sure the collective wouldn't begrudge you that now and then. Might see a surge in productivity around the world

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Old 04-04-2017, 03:57 PM
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Vans and VAF remind me of Elkhart, Indiana (interestingly, also the home of the "other" RVs ). From a small seed, a fair number of new and supportive businesses have come to life - component manufacturers, RV interiors, focused avionic shops, and so many others who offer goods and services thru the VAF site. All this and a little entertainment and prompt availability of willing advice.
Not a bad business plan.
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