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Hi Greg. Nice site. I am flying a purchased RV-9A with a new O360 power bumped by Lycon. I love the performance as I am sure you will.
Ken
N63KD
Surprise, AZ From Ken Day
Jan 14, 2013 20:23:13 |
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Hi, I also am from Angelo, and now live in Midland. I am working on my ppl, and would like to start a build soon. Probably after the first of the year. I would like to see what you have got going there, I'll bring the beer. From Mike Socha
Oct 22, 2012 01:54:00 |
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Hey Greg, I also live in the Midlands, only on a different continent! I'm in the Midlands of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa. I'm about to start a RV9A in the new year and I'm sourcing and absorbing every bit of information I can find so "thank you" I really enjoy your style of writing and agree totally on the importance of a well stocked beer fridge - after all, one has to entice would be helpers to keep returning!! From Kevin Walker
Dec 17, 2011 04:02:22 |
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Greg, I stumbled on your site from VAF. I'm building a 9A with an IOX-340 and a glass panel so apparently my 9 will likely fall out of the sky, too. Given the tools we have to monitor the performance of both an engine and a plane there is no reason to exceed Vne and since the 340 weighs the same as a 320, it seemed like a logical choice to me. From Don Alexander
Aug 22, 2011 13:48:25 |
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I enjoy reading your site!! From Kim R Johnson
Aug 3, 2011 00:13:33 |
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Thanks for the detailed info and nice site. I have just started my 9a and reference builders site often. From Ryan Blackley
Mar 4, 2010 16:44:58 |
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nice site! From DOUG KAYE
Jan 30, 2010 17:07:26 |
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Hey Greg. that 2nd Photo ??? the Altimeter looks to be a bit high for someone without oxygen?(grin) From Gregory Jensen
Jan 9, 2010 20:51:23 |
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I saw the forum request for information for engine pre-oilers. All the responses that had them used accumulator types. I have a pump-type in my Cessna 180, with a Continental engine.
It's wonderful. On start-up I have oil pressure before hitting the start button. If I don't use it on shut-down, the prop stops like an axe into wood. If I do use it, the prop bounces back from the final compression stroke. From David Paule
Dec 19, 2009 18:17:53 |
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Great site I've learned alot. Very informative and then there is alot that went completely over my head. LOL Great website Greg. From regina vajdak
Dec 16, 2009 11:13:15 |
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Hang in there Greg! Life is a journey. Be a traveler, not a tourist! Shoot me an email or say HI over at www.rivetbangers.com where I frequent more often that VAF. From Captain John
Aug 17, 2009 07:40:59 |
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I've been watching your progress Greg and picking up on some good info as I build my wings. Will keep in touch. Thanks for the personal feedback over the last month or two. From Frank Bush
Aug 11, 2009 15:12:42 |
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Greg: I was wondering if you have any photos of your Dynon roll servo bracket installaton on your web site?. (I couldn't find any on your site.) I'm also buidling a 9a. I just recieved the generic push-pull kit for the roll servo from Dynon. However, I was surprised to find that they did not include any mounting brackets or plates. All I received was two rod end bearings, an alum. tube and a few bolts washers and three nuts.
Cheers,
Danie Kluepfel From daniel kluepfel
Jun 8, 2009 17:17:10 |
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Great Log. I lived in Midland the first 45 years of my life, then move to the Dallas area. I started an RV-9 last year. I am working on the rudder. I'd like to vist next time I am in Midland.
Dean Eiland From Dean Eiland
Mar 30, 2009 17:14:56 |
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nice work! I was too 'challenged to build, so bought a -9a. I have a ton of things that I can warn you about, if you'd like to call or e-mail.
sorry, not builders tips, which is probably what you'd prefer, but fair to say, I've spent enough time under the dash and the cowl to tell you what would make life easier 50 or 100 hours into it! :) From Perry Yaremchuk
Feb 2, 2009 16:29:18 |
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good log. I started a 9 tail 12/1/08. wings coming 2/15/09
friendswood tx From steve kennedy
Jan 17, 2009 21:27:45 |
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Hello Greg. Your site is full of great info and I love it... I will be looking at it and keeping tabs on how your progress is. Have a great day.
From Glen Charles
Dec 30, 2008 22:50:10 |
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Hi Greg, Nice website. I just surfed on it since I am looking to start a project within the next year or so. Most likely an RV-8. Keep up the good posts, they are very informative! From Scott Allison
Dec 29, 2008 17:13:33 |
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Hi, Greg - I'm the Kolb guy you met on the Southwest flight from LA to Albuquerque, on 16 Sep. Nice web site! Very informative. I'll be checking in priodically, see your progress. Good Luck! Dennis Kirby, Kolb Mark-3, 912ul, N93DK, in Cedar Crest, NM From Dennis Kirby
Sep 17, 2008 17:24:55 |
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Nice Log! I've been looking for someone using the "EperCraft" brand builder's log. Looks pretty good to me. I haven't started my log yet. Rob, the owner of ExperCraft is an Oshkosh camping buddy of mine so it would be best if I used his program. Although I see a lot of guys using the 'Kit Log' version. Good luck with the build. From Tony LaVelle
Jul 17, 2008 19:39:28 |
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I'm in Amarillo and I'm just about at the same point as you. My 7A wing kit came in May too. There are a couple of RV builers and a few flying near by. Within 10 miles of my house I know of 3 project and three flying RV. I've got few years on you, I'll be 54 this year. I wish I could have started at your age. KEEP BUILDING. From Richard Caummisar
Jun 23, 2008 18:22:35 |
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Stumbled on your website via your posts on DR's vansairforce.net.
I actually lived in Midland for 7 years although I've been in Dallas for the past 19 years. Can't beat the weather in the Petroplex (except for the spring!).
I'm considering building an RV and have pretty much narrowed my choice to the 9-A. Interested in your choice of engines so I'll be monitoring your progress.
Great Website. From Mike Smith
Apr 22, 2008 14:56:04 |
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Excellent choice of bird. Looking forward to pictures of the finished product. From Bond Chick
Apr 15, 2008 15:51:13 |
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Nice stock of Coors Light!
Please keep us updated! From Spartacus
Apr 11, 2008 15:21:59 |
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Enjoy your build! I am currently busy with the finishing kit for my -9A and planning on flying by May 09.
Good luck! From Kevin Behrent
Apr 9, 2008 11:22:38 |
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Monkey is a very simple being. It is a VERY VERY nice flythingy.
Can't wait to see it come together! From Texas Ace
Apr 6, 2008 01:09:22 |
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monkey says "nice flythingy" From philip johnson
Apr 1, 2008 22:41:49 |
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Not bad son, not bad!! Now tell 'em where you got a lot of the mechanical fixit knowledge! From Denis niehues
Feb 23, 2008 14:26:55 |
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Well beevis, looks like you finally went off the deep end. I am really proud of you for keeping the dream alive and now making it happen. You are worlds ahead of the "average joes". From Alan Pelzel
Feb 16, 2008 04:48:05 |
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Where's the pictures, I want to see pictures. Hope you all are doing well. Tell Melissa I said hi. Kerrie From Kerrie Jensen
Feb 15, 2008 09:31:08 |
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Cool! From Byron Kypfer
Feb 11, 2008 16:08:37 |