rv9aviator
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I sold my RV-9A to a great guy in Indiana and delivered it to him last Sunday. He and his Dad are planning lots of exploring together. I spent nearly 8 years building her and only flew her for 2 years but enjoyed almost every minute of the experience.RV's are wonderful machines. For me at 62 years old the effort in keeping current with medical issues and all the other flying requirements just got to be more work than the fun I was getting out of flying.Looking back I wish I had bought a flying RV-9A and flew that 8 years instead of building. Not to say I didn't enjoy the building process but I enjoy flying more. For the longest time I couldn't figure out why Roberta would give up flying and switch to building boats but I completely understand now. I am not through flying but am seriously thinking of building a Legal Eagle Ultralight. That is flying in its simplest terms. Oh, I did buy a boat with some of the proceeds Roberta.
Anyway I'm not going away from the forum as a friend is getting ready to build an 8. I get to be a mentor and tool loaner for flying privileges if I decide to keep my medical. To everyone here who has answered all my questions and offered support when i needed it I am very grateful for the experience. This is the best forum on the web as far as I am concerned. Thanks Doug. [Jim, my friend, you are most welcome. Don't be a stranger, and if you're ever in the DFW area you give me a call. v/r, dr]
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