Five and a half years ago, I came to VAF as a newby. Looking back, I decided to take the occasion of my 1000th post to express what VAF (and all the members out there) has done for me.
10. VAF has saved me money. I have found "deals" and learned what not to do.
9. VAF has made me a better builder. So many tips and finding out about so many pitfalls to avoid.
8. VAF has put me in touch with the best (and most honest) vendors. Shared experiences save the problem of finding the right company for the extras.
7. VAF made me a better troubleshooter. I know where to look, and usually who to ask.
6. VAF has made it possible to enjoy the experiences and trips of others. I really enjoy reading about dog rescues and trips to places I have never visited.
5. VAF has made me a better pilot. Again, just reading about flying situations and their outcomes has added to my skill level.
4. VAF has helped me learn more about me. Shared experiences let me better understand my strengths and weaknesses.
3. VAF let me share my knowledge/experience. As I gained more building experience, it is most enjoyable to be able to easily pass it on.
2. VAF helps me appreciate just how blessed we really are. Having the ability and resources to do something as special as building an flying our own planes is an incredible thing.
1. VAF has brought me some of the finest friends a man could have. There are people out there whose faces I couldn't pick out of a police lineup that I feel I know very well. There are others I have met that hold very special places in my heart. I would have never thought this possible when I came here with post #1.
Thanks to all of you, and especially to Doug for building such a great community. I look forward to meeting more of you at Oshkosh. If you have a good #1 thing VAF has done for you, I would enjoy hearing it.
Thanks again,
Bob Kelly
10. VAF has saved me money. I have found "deals" and learned what not to do.
9. VAF has made me a better builder. So many tips and finding out about so many pitfalls to avoid.
8. VAF has put me in touch with the best (and most honest) vendors. Shared experiences save the problem of finding the right company for the extras.
7. VAF made me a better troubleshooter. I know where to look, and usually who to ask.
6. VAF has made it possible to enjoy the experiences and trips of others. I really enjoy reading about dog rescues and trips to places I have never visited.
5. VAF has made me a better pilot. Again, just reading about flying situations and their outcomes has added to my skill level.
4. VAF has helped me learn more about me. Shared experiences let me better understand my strengths and weaknesses.
3. VAF let me share my knowledge/experience. As I gained more building experience, it is most enjoyable to be able to easily pass it on.
2. VAF helps me appreciate just how blessed we really are. Having the ability and resources to do something as special as building an flying our own planes is an incredible thing.
1. VAF has brought me some of the finest friends a man could have. There are people out there whose faces I couldn't pick out of a police lineup that I feel I know very well. There are others I have met that hold very special places in my heart. I would have never thought this possible when I came here with post #1.
Thanks to all of you, and especially to Doug for building such a great community. I look forward to meeting more of you at Oshkosh. If you have a good #1 thing VAF has done for you, I would enjoy hearing it.
Thanks again,
Bob Kelly