New to RivetBangers!!!

Pittsbuilder · Post by **Pittsbuilder** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 9:05 pm

Hey guys... Im Dan, figured an introduction was in order. I have heard about this place from Ian (TMBG) he says that its the best forum around for RV builders. I am currently finishing up a -4 project that I bought not long ago... I am also building a Pitts S-1-SS... But the RV can be finished pretty soon, so I'm going to focus my attention on it, so I can fly while I finish the Pitts. I am currently working on the Harmon fastback conversion, which isn't too terribly much of a step back from where it was. That should be done by shortly after Oshkosh, then its on to the rest, which is mostly finish kit stuff... Already have an IO-360, trying to decide if I am going to overhaul it before or after I bolt it to the RV. Anyways, about me, I'm an A&P, and a certified welder (tig & stick). I am an air traffic controller at Atlanta Center, and I spend all day at work wishing I was flying the planes I'm talking to. I am planning on meeting up with you all at the Otter this year, and I can't wait to meet the group. Anyway, thanks in advance for the help, and answers to questions... Hopefully I can help some of you too!

Dan

RobDob · Post by **RobDob** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 12:31 am

Hi Dan, welcome to Rivet Bangers! I'm envious of your 2 projects! My '8 is a little way off completetion in the UK yet!

I'm an Air Traffic Controller too in sunny Qatar! Not many light aircraft there to make me jealous of others flying though luckily!!

TomNativeNewYorker · Post by **TomNativeNewYorker** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 1:51 am

RobDob wrote: I'm an Air Traffic Controller too in sunny Qatar! Not many light aircraft there to make me jealous of others flying though luckily!!

Nice premium terminal Qatar Airways has there, just been through there at the end of June and about a week and a half ago on my trip to and from Thailand out of Kuwait.

Is the beer cold there, thinking of heading there at the end of Ramadan to wet my whistle once again.

BTW, hi Pittsbuilder.

RobDob · Post by **RobDob** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 1:59 am

I'd recommend waiting until after Ramadan for that otherwise all whistle-wetting will have to wait until sunset!!

Unfortunately I won't be here then; back home for summer holidays then return here on Sept 8th. If you're visiting anytime after that drop me an e-mail; be good to have a beer or 3 with another rivet-banger!!!

TomNativeNewYorker · Post by **TomNativeNewYorker** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 2:06 am

I was looking at a couple of days for EID since that is a holiday for us. But then again even waiting until evening during Ramadan to drink a few beers is better than not having any beer at all like it is here.

Brantel · Post by **Brantel** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 4:55 am

Post by **Spike** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 7:10 am

Welcome to the group! We are glad to have you!!

Spike

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 12:48 pm

Welcome to RB Dan! Looking forward to meeting you at the Otter!

dons · Post by **dons** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 2:01 pm

Hi Dan, Ian is right!

Joe Parish · Post by **Joe Parish** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 2:36 pm

to RB

Look forward to hearing about your progress.

Pittsbuilder · Post by **Pittsbuilder** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 10:18 pm

Thanks for the warm welcome guys... I am really excited about Oshkosh and meeting some of you at the Otter! I just wish I was parking in the north 40 with the -4... With any luck, I'll be doing that next year!

Dan

tmbg · Post by **tmbg** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 12:17 am

nah they won't make you put the -4 in the north 40. Only us scrubs in cherokees have to park there

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 6:55 am

Yeah, I would imagine you'll want to park in RV camping rather than the North 40. Love the North 40, camped there 4 years in a row, but RV camping is closer, and much more centralized...

Hope to see it next year!

Bob Barrett · Post by **Bob Barrett** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 7:41 pm

Welcome ! Good luck on the 4 and I hope you have a good time at the Otter!

krjcolo · Post by **krjcolo** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 8:02 pm

Dan,
Welcome to the group!!!
Kim