*Finally* took the plunge!

negearth · #1 02-23-2010, 08:54 PM

Sure, we've all seen it before, but this is my empennage kit! Very very stoked- wish me luck!

Also, I want to say "thanks" to Doug Hull in Volo, IL for showing me the basics of tool-use about a year ago. Many thanks, Doug!

CNEJR · #2 02-23-2010, 09:06 PM

Make it a 7, you will never regret it.

msturgis · #3 02-23-2010, 09:19 PM

Congrats! Welcome to the family.

Oh and I vote for the -7...

skyking902001 · #4 02-23-2010, 09:35 PM

Welcome to the party--there's a great group of very helpful builders here!

L.Adamson · #5 02-23-2010, 10:10 PM

Keep it a 7A, unless it's an 8.

Eights are best as tail draggers & painted military..

L.Adamson --- RV6A-- painted military anyway

aarvig · #6 02-23-2010, 10:42 PM

Welcome to the family! Happy Building!

DaAV8R · #7 02-23-2010, 10:46 PM

I just finished my tail a couple of days ago. I learned the following:

1) They can pack alot of parts into that box.
2) The quality of this kit is almost too good to be true.
3) If it doesn't fit........stop, you're doing something wrong. See comment 2.
4) I think this might be the greatest project I ever started.
5) I'm just as stoked as the day I started.

I hope you have as much fun as everyone here. Good luck!!

plehrke · #8 02-24-2010, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaAV8R

5) I'm just as stoked as the day I started.

If you stand back and look at what you accomplished every so often you will remain "stoked" through out the build. Dwell on the accomplishments of what you completed or problems/issues you solved. Very rewarding even 3 years into a 6 year process.
Once flying you will be "stoked" every time you think about flying.

negearth · #9 02-24-2010, 05:38 AM

Thanks for the kind words, all. This is a major milestone in life for me, and I'm glad I can share the excitement with you all! Please stand by for a list of questions...

Brent Colvin · #10 02-24-2010, 06:23 AM

I was same place 6 years ago. Been flying for a year now. I vote for 7 too.