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ronlee(at)pcisys.net
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 9:42 am    Post subject: RV completion rate Reply with quote
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Isn't that the truth? Folks come to look at the plane (like yesterday, we
had a little BBQ, and they want to know how it goes together and when I
tell
them that everything comes pre-drilled and you line up the holes, I
suddenly
don't feel like much of a "builder." Those folks who build from plans or
pre
pre-punched really were something.

Check the RV completion rate over the last ten years or so. You will see a
doubling a few years ago which MAY coincide with the improved kits.

Personally I think getting a RV flying is more important than the amount of
time that you spend working on it.

Ron Lee

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acepilot(at)bloomer.net
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 10:39 am    Post subject: RV completion rate Reply with quote
Some of us are STILL working with zero pre-punched stuff! Just bought a
"new in crate" wing kit about a month ago. The Van's return address on
the crate was in Corneilius, OR. I don't remember when they were out of
there!! It must be an OLD kit! Price was GREAT and the majority of
parts are still pristine. One crate had a little problem from mice pee,
but the few parts affected are easily replaced with new. For the price,
I can afford to replace a whole bunch of stuff. As a bonus, the spars
were built by Phlogiston and look great...

Scott
http://corbenflyer.tripod.com/
Gotta Fly or Gonna Die
Building RV-4 (Super Slow Build Version)

Ron Lee wrote:

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> Isn't that the truth? Folks come to look at the plane (like
> yesterday, we
> had a little BBQ, and they want to know how it goes together and when
> I tell
> them that everything comes pre-drilled and you line up the holes, I
> suddenly
> don't feel like much of a "builder." Those folks who build from plans
> or pre
> pre-punched really were something.
Check the RV completion rate over the last ten years or so. You will
see a
doubling a few years ago which MAY coincide with the improved kits.

Personally I think getting a RV flying is more important than the
amount of
time that you spend working on it.

Ron Lee


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PostPosted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 4:53 pm    Post subject: RV completion rate Reply with quote
//Personally I think getting a RV flying is more important than the amount
of time that you spend working on it.

You may be right, but about halfway through drilling the rear window today I
couldn't help but smiling. Beautiful day, the Indians game on the radio. The
project going well, and I just said outloud, "God, I love building my
airplane!" I'm probably closing in 1,800 hours so far -- well beyond, I
think -- most people... But darned if it isn't some of the best hours of my
life I've ever spent!

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 5:29 am    Post subject: RV completion rate Reply with quote
I would echo that Bob. I spent a long time building my airplane but so many
Sundays out there all day with a football game on TV or the American country
Countdown on the radio and just building. Very enjoyable. It is no wonder
so many become multiple offenders.
Tim Bryan
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