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  1. Thread: Kit advice

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    That’s a sweet looking project! I think I...

    That’s a sweet looking project! I think I finally nailed down what I want. I think wood would be bad in our humid climate here. I have doors and stuff around my house swelling all the time.
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    Thanks for the good info. I agree about nailing...

    Thanks for the good info. I agree about nailing down 4 seats or two. Believe it or not, I am more intimidated by wood than learning to weld. I have built with wood and have never been as good as I...
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    Well, I would prefer to finish, but if I didn’t...

    Well, I would prefer to finish, but if I didn’t have much invested then I would be happy with just learning opportunity. That may be an option, just buy some metal and start welding on it...
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    That’s about it, I would only add that I prefer...

    That’s about it, I would only add that I prefer foldable to removable wings, and I would like docile enough characteristics in order to teach my kids to fly in it. I am also 6’2”, so I need...
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    Bob, i was really looking at getting something...

    Bob,

    i was really looking at getting something with a tail wheel, but the zenith looks pretty cool. I need to look at it a bit more. How much have you done on it?
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    I wonder if I can start one plans only, and if I...

    I wonder if I can start one plans only, and if I run into something I don’t feel comfortable doing, then buy the kit.
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    Kit advice

    I want to do a kit. I am just in the planning stages, and have never done anything like this before. I am not sure what kit I want. I know that the mission needs to be defined, and I have a rough...
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    Thanks so much for the good info. I have no...

    Thanks so much for the good info. I have no problem with eaa representing us to the regulatory bodies. This is good work and as a pilot appreciate it very much. I will be joining the eaa to support...
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    Eaa lobbying

    I have been thinking about joining the eaa for some time, but Iwant to know how "advocacy" money is used in lobbying. I am happy that they are fighting for our rights to fly, but I would like to know...
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    I guess, to further define the aircraft, I would...

    I guess, to further define the aircraft, I would like side by side seats (at least a 2 seater), as my wife hates tandem seating. I would like something that can handle some off airport stuff and...
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    Searching for homebuilt

    I've been told define the mission and the aircraft becomes apparent. I have been considering various kits for awhile (I really like the rvs.), but have had a hard time nailing one down. My highest...
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