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06-24-2019, 05:20 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 574
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First Power to Panel
This is my third attempt to get one of these planes built (long story). It is the first time one of them seems "alive" to me. So excited to get power turned on to the panel for the first time! As you can see in the pics, more wiring remains, but so far so good.
This is gonna sound like an acceptance speech...my apologies. 
Thank you:- Geoff Combs at Aerosport Products for producing such exceptional products (carbon panel, inserts that are painted and laser etched/ labeled, and the rocker switches). Your service is always top rate!
- Stein and Crew....you produced wiring harnesses I could never have created on my own. Besides being such awesome work, having these taught me a lot by having an example of how it's supposed to be done right in front of me. The drawings you produced are a huge resource for me. Also, always there if I need help.
- Chad Jensen of Astronics. If you charged for questions, I'd be broke. Chad has always been very approachable and helpful as I learned facets of my VPX Pro. The more I learn of this device, the happier I am to own one. Chad...you've been a solid resource along the way!
- My very patient friend (9A builder) John Armstrong. He hung in there to help get me to this point. Regardless of my learning curve and occasional stubbornness.
 I've learned a lot...thanks, pal. Bob Condrey... you as well. Thanks, my friend.
- And certainly not last or least...my wonderful wife, Tracey. She is always so willing to jump in and help. She runs wiring, helps Sika canopies, set hidden interior LED strips, and so much more. Lots of encouragement and support, too. I'm so blessed!
Now back to building.....
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06-24-2019, 05:26 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Laguna Hills, CA
Posts: 1,805
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Congrats! Always a rush to apply power and see all the pretty lights...and no smoke? Even better! 
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Doug
RV-9A "slider"
Flew to Osh in 2017, 2018 & 2019!
Tail number N427DK
Donation made for 2020
You haven't seen a tree until you've seen its shadow from the sky -- Amelia Earhart
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06-25-2019, 06:02 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Ridgeland, SC
Posts: 2,584
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Nice panel Sean!
Tom
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Tom Swearengen, TS Flightlines LLC, AS Flightlines
Joint Venture with Aircraft Specialty
Teflon Hose Assemblies for Experimentals
Proud Vendor for RV1, Donator to VAF
RV7 Tail Kit Completed, Fuse started-Pay as I go Plan
Ridgeland, SC
www.tsflightlines.com, www.asflightlines.com
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06-25-2019, 08:35 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Cedar Hill, TX
Posts: 329
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Looks great! Really like the overhead shot of the whole plane.
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RV-10 in Process
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06-25-2019, 09:15 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Camas, WA
Posts: 370
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Wow! Looks fantastic. Congratulations.
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Dan Reed
Camas, WA
RV-7A - Slider in progress - N167DR (reserved)
Sitting in the paint booth, then final assembly/inspection time
2018 and 2019 VAF dues paid
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06-25-2019, 05:25 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Utah
Posts: 8,145
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Impressive panel Sean! I am jealous. Back in the dark ages of pre iPhone/pre iPad we tried hard to make affordable choices. We even bought some spare smoke in case we need to replace it. Good job man good job!
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06-25-2019, 07:35 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Elkton, Md.
Posts: 1,650
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Lucas electrical parts produced a lot of smoke!
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Wag Aero Sport Trainer built,sold and wrecked
N588DF RV12 #336 built, sold and alive and well in New York
N73DF RV12 #244 built, sold and alive and well in Florida
N91 RV RV9 I wish I could say I built this one! Mark Santoleri hit the ball out of the park on this gem.
Currently restoring a 1978 Citabria GCBC
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