RV builder's group near LZU

[Daniel S.]

Hey guys.
I'm not sure if this is a corny idea or if there would be any interest but I'm going to throw this idea out there. I'm closing in on the start of my build (within the month) & my wife is quite the social butterfly. We have met some really great local builders over the course of the past couple months!!! The local EAA is awesome too but we notice a little something missing. Long story made short, my wife and I were/ are kicking around the idea of starting a local RV Builders group. We'd like to start / host something casual like a monthly social gathering of recently completed & current builders of RVs & their wives. Wine & beer etc. Just a kick back and socialize kind of thing. I can't tell you how helpful it has been to meet, talk to and work with a couple of the local guys & thier wives... Needless to say, we'd like to together with you guys out there. The wives can have their support group over wine & we can have hanger talk in the shop with some beers. would there be and interest in this type of thing?

[PCH]

Perfectly timed post, Daniel. Check your PMs...

I just relocated back up to the Atlanta area a few months ago and was looking to get back into the aviation/EAA mix once again. The wife and I were planning on coming up to the pancake breakfast anyway at LZU this Saturday, and I was hoping I could meet some of you who were currently building and she could get some info from a spouse's perspective as well.

Unfortunately the start of my build looks like it will be a ways off (I'm thinking at least a couple years), but I've been looking to meet some builders around here to get acclimated to the process and the skills required prior to starting mine. My wife loves to fly (so much so that she's usually asleep before we make it out of RYY's airspace), but I also want her to be on board and involved with the build. If the spouses had a "support structure," it would probably be better for all involved.

Anyhoo, if any of you local RV builders/flyers are going to be there on Sat., I'd love to at least be able to show the wife a completed aircraft and what she's about to get into. I showed her a few pics of the 7 online, and she likes them, but she's not sure she wants to be limited to 2 seats. I know it will be rough, but I may have to "settle" for building a 10 to make her happy. Who said chivalry was dead?

Perry

[Daniel S.]

Hey Perry-
We'll definately be there on saturday. I shot you back a PM with my info.

Best Regards,

[fixnflyguy]

We did the builders group thing in the Carolinas a few years back, and had about 10 active builders. Actually had a Yahoo groups to keep in touch and each of us hosted gatherings at hangars,ect. They were great for info sharing,motivation and support..besides being fun! Did the cook-outs,(with adult beverages) and most all of us finished our planes

[Daniel S.]

Bill-
Awesome! Thanks for the feed back on how your group worked out... That is exactly what we are trying to do here. I'd like to include some guys who have completed also for even more motivation .

[bill@fusion4.net]

Perry, don't know of any 10's based at LZU, but sometimes some are there for the pancake breakfast.

You can count me in for a builders group.

Perry, I am building a RV-10 if you want to see one under construction nearby. Not much to sit in yet, but should be in the next couple of months.

Bill

[blahphish]

Hey Daniel, I think its a great idea to have a local builders group. Count me and the wifey in if you get it going.

Originally Posted by bill@fusion4.net

Not much to sit in yet, but should be in the next couple of months.
Bill

Dont let Bill fool you - at the amazing rate he's going at it will be flyable in the next couple of months

[Daniel S.]

Brian.
Are u sure you want to drive out here from Marietta? Oh yeah wait, both you and bill will be flying in a month or two... so flying out here will be no big deal, right? Are you guys coming to the breakfast again this week?

[bill@fusion4.net]

I won't be able to make the pancake breakfast this month, my sons have their birthday parties on Saturday morning.

I wish I would be flying in the next couple of months . I am making great progress. Will have it on the wheels you gave me tomorrow if all goes well.... too bad they are just temporary wheels.

I have to get over and look at yours (Brian and Brandie) and study how all the fiberglass goes together.... already received my Epoxy order.

Bill

[blahphish]

I dont think we're going to make it to the breakfast this time. We're on the home stretch to completion and the last 3 Saturdays I have spent out having fun so this weekend I'm going to stay in the shop