Rabidsnipe
Active Member
Hello All,
Not sure if I've introduced myself before, if I have I apologize, if I have not, well here I am. My name is Chase Ray and I am currently working as a Manufacturing Engineer at a material handling company in Guthrie, OK. I am also working on my PPL at Crabtree Aircraft at Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport. I've been interested in flying for as long as I can remember. I became specifically interested in buliding when I managed to get a ride in an RV-4 as part of an aerodynamics class in college (degree in Mechanical Engineering). I am interested in building an RV-7A or RV-9A but have not started/purchased anything yet. My other interests include: motorcycles, video games, working out, working around the house, freshwater aquariums, my Blue Heeler/Beagle, and my wonderful wife.
Speaking of my wonderful wife, she is not yet convinced that we "need" to build/buy an airplane. Imagine that. She is an accountant by trade and cannot seem to get over the "astronomical" price of building a plane. I think that she likes the "idea" of owning a plane that is capable of XC travel (we've got family all over the country) but doesn't like the idea of paying for it. I'm sure that lots of people on here have dealt with spouses who have not "gotten it" or "just don't understand". Is there any advice for a guy who wants to build but can't seem to get the boss to sign off on the deal? And no, find a new boss is not the option!!
Thanks guys.
-Chase
Not sure if I've introduced myself before, if I have I apologize, if I have not, well here I am. My name is Chase Ray and I am currently working as a Manufacturing Engineer at a material handling company in Guthrie, OK. I am also working on my PPL at Crabtree Aircraft at Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport. I've been interested in flying for as long as I can remember. I became specifically interested in buliding when I managed to get a ride in an RV-4 as part of an aerodynamics class in college (degree in Mechanical Engineering). I am interested in building an RV-7A or RV-9A but have not started/purchased anything yet. My other interests include: motorcycles, video games, working out, working around the house, freshwater aquariums, my Blue Heeler/Beagle, and my wonderful wife.
Speaking of my wonderful wife, she is not yet convinced that we "need" to build/buy an airplane. Imagine that. She is an accountant by trade and cannot seem to get over the "astronomical" price of building a plane. I think that she likes the "idea" of owning a plane that is capable of XC travel (we've got family all over the country) but doesn't like the idea of paying for it. I'm sure that lots of people on here have dealt with spouses who have not "gotten it" or "just don't understand". Is there any advice for a guy who wants to build but can't seem to get the boss to sign off on the deal? And no, find a new boss is not the option!!
Thanks guys.
-Chase