Another one takes to the sky

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Re: Another one takes to the sky

Postby daleandee » Mon Oct 13, 2014 9:48 pm

kmacht wrote:For anyone on the fence about the transition training with Joe or his backup instructor I would highly recommend it.
Keith #554


Hi Keith,

Congrats on finally reaching the end of one goal and the beginning of another.

As for the transition training I will say that everyone that I've talked to, both publicly and privately, have held Joe Norris in very high regards as to his method of teaching. I've actually learned quite a bit from him by talking to a few that have trained with him.

Enjoy the phase one and be careful up there!

Dale
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Re: Another one takes to the sky

Postby andrewp » Mon Oct 13, 2014 10:59 pm

Heartfelt congratulations... it is, and will always be, a fantastic achievement.

All the best with flight test.

Cheers,

Andrew
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Re: Another one takes to the sky

Postby vicdelgado9 » Mon Oct 13, 2014 11:40 pm

Big congrats to you Keith! Great write up on it as well! I am looking forward to the day when I can experience the same, but until then, I love to hear the stories, excitement, nervousness, and pride in all of those that finish before me! :)
That is what keeps me going!
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Re: Another one takes to the sky

Postby rizzz » Mon Oct 13, 2014 11:56 pm

Awesome Keith,
Congratulations!
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Re: Another one takes to the sky

Postby n982sx » Tue Oct 14, 2014 12:11 pm

Congratulations, thanks for the nice write up. It brought back all my great first flight memories, including my first sub optimal landing.

You will always remember it and the sense of accomplishment will not diminish much over time. 300 hours later, I still walk up to my airplane with a silly grin and a thought that I built this.

Look forward to the many firsts yet to come - phase 2 flight - passengers - Crossvile, Oshkosh or some other local Sonex gathering.
Bob Meyers

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Re: Another one takes to the sky

Postby Sonex1542 » Tue Oct 14, 2014 3:35 pm

Congratulations. Enjoy your newly found wings.
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Re: Another one takes to the sky

Postby aganjoo » Tue Oct 14, 2014 9:33 pm

Congratulations Keith
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Re: Another one takes to the sky

Postby MichaelFarley56 » Tue Oct 14, 2014 9:52 pm

Congrats on your first flight Keith! That's wonderfuls news and I'm thrilled it went well for you. I love your paintjob and the plane looks great!

Thank you for taking the time to write your report...it was a great read! Enjoy Phase 1!
Mike Farley
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Re: Another one takes to the sky

Postby Msing48 » Tue Oct 14, 2014 10:28 pm

Good job, Keith. I hope you enjoy your Sonex as much as I have enjoyed mine.
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Re: Another one takes to the sky

Postby rizzz » Wed Oct 22, 2014 11:51 pm

Hi Keith,

Congratulations on your first flight.
Just saw the pictures of your airplane on the Sonex website.
What a magnificent paint scheme! Really beautiful.

Would you mind sharing a bit more details on this?
Did you do this yourself or had it done professionally?
What paint system was used? etc.

Thanks,
Michael
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Taildragger, 2.4L VW engine, AeroInjector, Prince 54x48 P-Tip
VH-MND, CofA issued 2nd of November 2015
First flight 7th of November 2015
Phase I Completed, 11th of February 2016
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