I moved my RV6 from Crosby, TX to Conroe CXO about two weeks ago. Had to pull the wings and cradle them and the fuse on my haul trailer. Everything worked out fine.
By moving to Conroe it saved me driving 420 miles a week, about 12 hours a week driving time, a 2 mile walk to the bathroom everyday through the mud and water. Gave me a full kitchen to use, all the tools you could possibly need, a bathroom 20 feet away and a group of guys that are truly interested in helping with construction questions and building processes.
Oh, and a wireless internet connection, which I can trade stocks on all day and get information. The cost of the hangar space was less than I was paying. I had made this drive for over eighteen months so I could glean the experience & advice of a friend. He gave great advice, but I rarely got to talk with him when needed. This whole experience almost "broke my back" on the project.
Now my wife keeps asking me why I am smiling? Wouldn't you? I learned a very important lesson in all this, never, never, rely on anyone to help you in your building process no matter how good a friend, think out what you are going to do very carefully, then do it. Make your mistakes, then rework if you have to and call your tech counselor often. The advice I got when I was down in Crosby was very good, but came at too high a price, both econonically and emotionally. My friend is a great guy & love him to death, but it just makes it too tough.
I am very proud of my RV6 and very lucky to have EAA Tech Counselors like Paul Dye and Dennis McCright to eyeball my airplane periodically. both of which have a very decerning eye for detail. Support your local EAA.
