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11-04-2007, 06:02 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Stoughton, WI
Posts: 473
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N84FT removed from basement workshop.
NOTE: N# changed to N96FS.
This is my first post with phots so I hope it works.
After 13-1/2 years my RV-6 finally was removed from our basement. I have been working on it more in the last 1-1/2 years and I finally came to the point were I could do no more in the basement, I had to get it out.
People have been asking for the last 12 years as I built how I was going to get it out of the basement. Here are the photos showing how it was done. I could not have done it with out the help of family and friends in aviation. Thanks Ed Williams, Dan Finney, BJ Moore, my son Derek, his friends Ben Smith, Zack Loft and RJ Reichart.
http://picasaweb.google.com/FSmidler...traction071103
http://picasaweb.google.com/FSmidler...mentExtraction
Last edited by Frank Smidler : 12-06-2008 at 12:44 PM.
Reason: pictures didn't embed, so I just cleaned up the links a bit leaving the picasa link
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11-04-2007, 07:23 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SC
Posts: 12,887
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Frank,
That is great news! Congrats!
It makes getting my -9 out of my basement seem trivial by comparison.
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Bill R.
RV-9 (Yes, it's a dragon tail)
O-360 w/ dual P-mags
Build the plane you want, not the plane others want you to build!
SC86 - Easley, SC
www.repucci.com/bill/baf.html
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11-04-2007, 07:27 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posts: 659
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It must have been a great feeling seeing it sit outside on it's own two wheels.
Thanks for sharing the pictures!
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Andy Compton, PhD EE
RV-10 - #41414 (building)
RV-9A - N643AC (built,flying,sold,missed)
My blood and sweat, the Wifey's tears 
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11-04-2007, 07:43 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Eagle Neck, Georgia
Posts: 208
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Now, THAT is dedication and commitment. Not just staying with the project for an extended period, but taking a backhoe to your yard to get it out of the basement! My hat is off to you... way to overcome!
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Ben Ridgdill
VAF #1497
RV-9A Kit #90217 Sold;
Scrounging RV-3 parts
RV-9 Tail Kit #91415 on Deck
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I love it when a plane comes together!
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11-04-2007, 08:03 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Huskerland, USA
Posts: 5,862
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I laughed out loud! Thnaks for sharing!
The new window is a great safety feature to your home. Adds value too!
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RV-7 : In the hangar
RV-10 : In the hangar
RV-12 : Built and sold
RV-44 : 4 place helicopter on order. 
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11-04-2007, 09:30 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Ruston, Louisiana
Posts: 878
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Way to go Frank!
Frank,
I enjoyed all the photos of the extraction! Thanks for sharing. I know you're thrilled to have it out at last.
Congratulations!
Mark
(Frank and I became friends back in the early 80's, Skydiving.)
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Mark Burns
Ruston, Louisiana
RV-7A N781CM 1,650+ hrs
FFI FL-24
A&P
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11-05-2007, 05:46 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Posts: 1,227
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Good Job
Frank,
Congrats on a well planned job.
The -6 looks good too.
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Bob Martin
RV-6, 0-360 Hartzell C/S, Tip up, 1200+TT
James extended cowl/plenum, induction, -8VS and Rudder. TSFlightline hoses. Oregon Aero leather seats.
D100-KMD150-660-TT ADI2- AS air/oil seperator. Vetterman exhaust with turndown tips.
Louisa, Virginia KLKU N94TB
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11-05-2007, 06:20 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Grand Lake, CO
Posts: 18
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Great Dig Out!
Great job, Frank ..... Hang in and complete it. I took 14+ years to complete my RV-4 (maiden flight 0n 6/23/07) --
Congrats! Great pics.
Darrell Herk
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11-05-2007, 08:33 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: newnan.ga
Posts: 426
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Best RV moving story I've read yet!
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11-05-2007, 10:33 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Merritt Island, FL
Posts: 602
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With the egress window now in place, you will be all set to start building a second airplane when this one is finished!
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Jeff Rosson
Repeat Offender
RV14 - Working on Empennage/Tail Cone
RV9A - Completed! First flight on July 18, 2012!
Based at Merritt Island, FL (KCOI)
VAF Number: 1170
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