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Old May 24, 2019 | 11:38 PM
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Got to say that if it was not for this group I would not have come as far as I have.. A Big Thank You for helping me get this far!
I SEE what some of you have done and you inspire me!
I SEE what some of you are willing to tackle and you inspire me!
I SEE what some of you have done with little resource and you inspire me!
I SEE a group of folks that are always willing to offer support and encouragement! And you inspire me!
I can only hope someday to be the lender of lessons that you have been, and continue to be for me!
Thank You!!
 
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Old May 25, 2019 | 04:53 AM
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Bob, no wonder you shop was spacious. Your wife is the best. My truck is now 9 miles from the house but better that then to not have it at all
 
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Old May 25, 2019 | 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Hanger53

Abe, Sentimental Journey is a staple in my aviation community. Been there twice, in two different Cubs. They have been a bit "Dark Side".. at a purist reunion, if you know what I mean.. Here's a pic of the '54 and my "SHOP"... thanks to an understanding Wife!!
You've been to Lock Haven twice? Awesome. Next time you come let me know.

So you have Darksiders in the airplane hobby, too!
 
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Old May 25, 2019 | 01:57 PM
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I see you have that attention to detail, that most pilots have.

Very nice looking build.

I think Ben has it right; the key is in finding the middle road between perfect and driveable.

There are things on my truck that I would do differently but then I wouldn't be driving it now. I have just under 5K miles on it now, and smile every time I get behind the wheel.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2019 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Hanger53
Got to say that if it was not for this group I would not have come as far as I have.. A Big Thank You for helping me get this far!
I SEE what some of you have done and you inspire me!
I SEE what some of you are willing to tackle and you inspire me!
I SEE what some of you have done with little resource and you inspire me!
I SEE a group of folks that are always willing to offer support and encouragement! And you inspire me!
I can only hope someday to be the lender of lessons that you have been, and continue to be for me!
Thank You!!

I share your same sentiment and couldn't have said this better! Nice start on your truck.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2019 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Hanger53

Abe, Sentimental Journey is a staple in my aviation community. Been there twice, in two different Cubs. They have been a bit "Dark Side".. at a purist reunion, if you know what I mean.. Here's a pic of the '54 and my "SHOP"... thanks to an understanding Wife!!
Funny that you mention a 'Dark Side' Cub. When I think of that, I picture the area forward of the cockpit looking more like this...

Wouldn't that be fun?


 
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Old Jul 15, 2019 | 02:52 PM
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Funny that you mention a 'Dark Side' Cub. When I think of that, I picture the area forward of the cockpit looking more like this...

Wouldn't that be fun?
A HS friend of mine's father was a pilot for United in the 60's. He owned a P-51 that he used to commute from Lombard, IL to O'Hare airport -- all of about 10 miles in the air?! He did it because... he could!
 
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