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04-11-2011, 07:20 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Berwick, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posts: 83
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Journey Begins (Tomorrow)!
Well gang, after lurking here for the last 2 years I'm getting ready to elevate myself to the next level...................builder!!!
Upon returning from the desert, last weekend, I ordered my RV7A empennage kit from Vans. After getting off the phone today with FedEx, they politely informed me what my customs dues/taxes were going to be(for entry into Canada). They then told me that my kit should arrive tomorrow 
I've been waiting for this day for quiet some time. In fact, when the going got tough in the desert, I would think of building my own airplane as solace.
My wife is still a doubter about flying in a plane that will be built in our garage, but hopefully she'll get over it. If not, more upside down time for me
I will imagine that I will have lots more questions in the coming years as the build progresses and hurdles are encountered.
Cheers
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04-11-2011, 07:24 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Ontario Canada
Posts: 1,452
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Hey
Chris, good job getting it started and thanks for your service. Its a long journey but absolutely great. Took me 4 years to finish, just got my c of a TODAY, but with family and work...just bite off manageable chunks and make some progress. I found some of the really good builders sites were great for helping me stay focused and learning from others. If anyone can help with anything just ask.
Good luck with your new project!
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Rick Woodall C-GSTT "ghost"
9a -TMX io-320, catto three blade, dual dynon hdx with a/p. 900+ hrs in 8 yrs flying. 
Flew to Osh 11,12,15,17,19. SNF 2013. West to Cali /Washington/Vancouver/crossed the Rockies north to Red Deer east to Moosonee and over to maritimes. South to Jekyll Isl, cedar key, and Key West etc. 6 trips and 17 islands of the Bahamas. Flown turtles and dogs for Pilots n Paws too. Love our Rv's 
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04-11-2011, 07:30 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: West Jordan, Utah
Posts: 228
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Great news....
I see Van's hit my CC for the rest of my order today...kits appear to be immanent for me too!!
Good Luck Eh!
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Jason Hess
N777JH - Reserved
RV-7 - Builders Log Tail complete, wings nearly done, starting fuselage!
RV Factory - Complete sans floor coating, Slideshow Here
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People are not excellent because they achieve great things; they achieve great things because they choose to be excellent.
Gerald G. Probst, Beloved Grandfather, WWII B-24 Pilot, Successful Businessman
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04-11-2011, 07:30 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Gardnerville Nv.
Posts: 2,828
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Congrads! welcome to the club, I joined last year.
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7A Slider, EFII Angle 360, CS, SJ.
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04-11-2011, 07:47 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Georgia / 0GE5 / KSSI
Posts: 399
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"My wife is still a doubter about flying in a plane that will be built in our garage, but hopefully she'll get over it."
I would offer her the chance to suggest another room other than the garage.
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George
"God does not deduct from one's time on earth that which is spent in the air."
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04-11-2011, 08:34 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Calgary, Canada
Posts: 408
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Welcome Chris. Enjoy the journey. I'll join Rick in thanking you for your service. One of the best things about this forum is the broad geographical representation, and it's great to see another Canadian on-board.
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JV
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
RV7 QB - Airframe largely complete, sans canopy and glass... unfortunately sold
RV6 - O-360-A1A, Hartzell CS, dual G3X VFR... purchased
Dues paid 2015
"Being defeated is only a temporary condition; giving up is what makes it permanent."
-- Marilyn vos Savant
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04-12-2011, 05:19 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Louisville, Ga
Posts: 7,840
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Congratulations Chris...
...and a big thankyou for your service!
Take your wife to some fly-ins and show her how many RV's trump the certified stuff with our "glass" panels and autopilots, highway-in-the-sky EFIS's and leather interiors.
My wife was so amazed at the homebuilt arena when we started flying our -6A (we were engaged then), it didn't take long for her to become spoiled with the speed and our ability to make 300 mile day trips comfortably!
Before long, she suggested a -10!!
Best,
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Pierre Smith
RV-10, 510 TT
RV6A (Sojourner) 180 HP, Catto 3 Bl (502Hrs), gone...and already missed
Air Tractor AT 502B PT 6-15 Sold
Air Tractor 402 PT-6-20 Sold
EAA Flight Advisor/CFI/Tech Counselor
Louisville, Ga
It's never skill or craftsmanship that completes airplanes, it's the will to do so,
Patrick Kenny, EAA 275132
Dues gladly paid!
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04-12-2011, 06:02 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Winnipeg, Canada
Posts: 214
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A big Thank You from me too, for your service! And welcome home.
I share your excitement as I just got my empennage and getting my workshop in order.
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04-12-2011, 06:51 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: KANE, Hugo, Minnesota
Posts: 765
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Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your service to the world. Congratulations on the first step of many in building your own airplane. Take your time and have fun!!
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Aaron Arvig
RV-9A
Empennage Done
Wings-In Progress
N568AK Reserved
SOLD?but I'll be back
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04-12-2011, 07:54 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Berwick, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posts: 83
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Thanks.....
for all the replys and the words of encouragement/support! Most humbling.
Alas, there was a hiccup at Customs today and only one of the two packages cleared in time to make the last delivery van. As such FedEx decided to hold the one box until the other cleared customs, so that they can deliver them both at the same time.
Tomorrow!!
Cheers
Chris
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