Thanks to Rick Galati and Danny King

[Harley O. (Pete) Britton]

I am a Newby or Newbie (FNG) to the forum but have been using this site to research various questions in the building of an RV-8. I just wanted to take a quick moment to thank Rick Galati for his detailed description of fuel tank construction. Like many builders I was really dreading fuel tank construction and after the first couple sessions, my dread was confirmed. Then I came across Rick's posting related to his years of working with Proseal in the military aircraft industry and decided to try his approach. While I still don't like fabricating tanks, Rick's process does significantly reduce the mess and stress. I still have the starboard tank yet to build but the port tank came out quite nice and appears to be leak free. I might still be covered with the sticky gray-black goo if it wasn't for Rick. Thank you Rick!

Also, just a word of thanks to Danny King for the inspiration and getting me started on the RV-8 build project. I met Danny and his wife Marthajane while on a workshop tour at the National Museum of the USAF. I quickly discovered they were the builders of Beautiful Doll, an RV-8 I had seen at Oshkosh. Following the tour, we were able to talk further and still later, Danny gave me an up close look at the Doll at Airventure 2008. I promptly ordered the tail kit and began the journey. Thank you Danny and Marthjane!

I would also like to extend a general thanks to all the other folks who regularly post on the forums. The information, advice, insights, etc. are priceless. I look forward to participating in the community.

Pete Britton
Dayton, Ohio
RV-8 (Wing Kit), Archer (Flying)
www.mykitlog.com/petebritton

[Mike S]

Originally Posted by Harley O. (Pete) Britton

I am a Newby or Newbie (FNG) to the forum -------

Welcome aboard.

Good to have you here.

Originally Posted by Harley O. (Pete) Britton

I would also like to extend a general thanks to all the other folks who regularly post on the forums. The information, advice, insights, etc. are priceless.

Right on.

Originally Posted by Harley O. (Pete) Britton

Pete Britton
Dayton, Ohio
RV-8 (Wing Kit), Archer (Flying)
www.mykitlog.com/petebritton

[N8RV]

Yeah, Danny and Marthajane have caused a whole lotta folks to embark on this journey of madness.

Including yours truly.

[Frank Smidler]

Originally Posted by Harley O. (Pete) Britton

...Also, just a word of thanks to Danny King for the inspiration and getting me started on the RV-8 build project. I met Danny and his wife Marthajane while on a workshop tour at the National Museum of the USAF. I quickly discovered they were the builders of Beautiful Doll, an RV-8 I had seen at Oshkosh. ... www.mykitlog.com/petebritton

Did Danny get his Beautiful doll tattooed on his forehead? I was at the USAF museum in Dayton last spring with my Brother who lives near by. As we went through the facility we ran into a former coworker of my brothers who was volunteering and working on the C-82 flying boxcar. During the course of our conversation my brother mentioned that my son Derek and I had flown over from Indiana in our RV-6. Once he heard that we had an RV his first question was "Do you know Danny King?". Apparently Danny made a lot of friends during his trip to the museum.

[Ironflight]

Danny is one of the best (worst?) "Pushers" in this addiction we call RV'ing......

And when Rick speaks about fabrication, I DEFINITELY listen - nothing like getting the real scoop from someone certified to Mil Spec.

Paul