I have done plenty of building and flying model airplanes , but that all changed when I went to airventure 2011. That was the first time I had ever been there and was just blown away by everything. I can also see that when I get my ppl done renting will be fine but expensive for a little while. I have decided that I would like to get into building. I purchased the vans preview plans for a vans rv-7 and have signed up for a sport air workshop up in Oshkosh at the end of January ( sheet metal basics) . I have alot to learn and will be asking alot of questions regarding my PPL and building . I have always wanted to do both and last year when I passed the age of thirty realized the clock is running and I had better get busy living. Anyway, my name is Jimmy and I look foreward to meeting everyone as I progress .Introduction
Introduction
Hello, I have been around this forum for a little bit, but I am looking to get more involved. As of today just started working on getting my PPL. I have done plenty of building and flying model airplanes , but that all changed when I went to airventure 2011. That was the first time I had ever been there and was just blown away by everything. I can also see that when I get my ppl done renting will be fine but expensive for a little while. I have decided that I would like to get into building. I purchased the vans preview plans for a vans rv-7 and have signed up for a sport air workshop up in Oshkosh at the end of January ( sheet metal basics) . I have alot to learn and will be asking alot of questions regarding my PPL and building . I have always wanted to do both and last year when I passed the age of thirty realized the clock is running and I had better get busy living. Anyway, my name is Jimmy and I look foreward to meeting everyone as I progress .
I have done plenty of building and flying model airplanes , but that all changed when I went to airventure 2011. That was the first time I had ever been there and was just blown away by everything. I can also see that when I get my ppl done renting will be fine but expensive for a little while. I have decided that I would like to get into building. I purchased the vans preview plans for a vans rv-7 and have signed up for a sport air workshop up in Oshkosh at the end of January ( sheet metal basics) . I have alot to learn and will be asking alot of questions regarding my PPL and building . I have always wanted to do both and last year when I passed the age of thirty realized the clock is running and I had better get busy living. Anyway, my name is Jimmy and I look foreward to meeting everyone as I progress .
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Bob Barrett
- Class C
- Posts: 625
- Joined: Sat Nov 13, 2004 8:37 pm
- Location: Sartell MN
Welcome Jimmy! When I joined EAA 1989 I did not have a PPL and I was not able to start on PPL for three years. Since then I obtained a PPL, in 1993, Sttarted building an RV-6A which is now flying since 5/2009 but lost my medical in 2004. Get your license first, then carefully decide what type of airplane is practical and affordable for you. I most likely will be putting my airplane for sale in the Spring because I cannot justify the expense with out a medical.
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Joe Parish
- Class D
- Posts: 311
- Joined: Wed Apr 21, 2010 3:42 pm
- Location: Sioux Falls SD
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Spike
- Chief Rivet Banger
- Posts: 4013
- Joined: Thu Oct 14, 2004 8:40 pm
- Location: Baltimore, MD
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Welcome dude 
Its good to have you. Have fun getting that ticket. Its a great experience!!
John
Its good to have you. Have fun getting that ticket. Its a great experience!!
John
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Current Build: 2 years into a beautiful little girl
Current Build: 2 years into a beautiful little girl
