New builder in Western Mass
Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2021 8:12 pm
I somehow missed this introduction section before posting in other sections but here you go. I will be 53 next month and officially got back to flying lessons in May of this year. I went up a couple times 20 years ago but life quickly got in the way.
I am in the middle of purchasing a Waiex B quick build kit that has been started but not a lot of work done yet. I am also getting a Aerovee Turbo engine kit, Prince P Propeller, MGL V6 radio, ELT and the heated seats in the deal. It is definitely a bit weird to be building a model that I have not even sat in never mind been up in but from what I have read these can be a lot of fun. In the long run I will most likely want to build a 4 place but this one should be a great time builder and gain me some building experience.
I am pretty mechanically minded and have built some bikes and cars over the years so I am comfortable with most of the construction but it is awesome to have a group like this to fall back on if I get stuck along the way. I like the idea of experimental aircraft so that I can personally know everything about it. Not to mention I am the kind of guy that needs to know how things work. I feel that there is less chance for surprises down the road by doing more preventive maintenance instead of hiring an AP after a problem appears. Any cost savings is more of a bonus than a driving factor for me. I have a small machine shop with some CNC equipment here and will most likely fabricate some items as I go that are not in the critical category.
I would love to hear from any builders in the area and hopefully meet up if they would be willing to share their story and building experiences. I'd be happy to drive a few hours if needed seeing how I do not have my certificate yet.
Thanks for having me,
Marc
I am in the middle of purchasing a Waiex B quick build kit that has been started but not a lot of work done yet. I am also getting a Aerovee Turbo engine kit, Prince P Propeller, MGL V6 radio, ELT and the heated seats in the deal. It is definitely a bit weird to be building a model that I have not even sat in never mind been up in but from what I have read these can be a lot of fun. In the long run I will most likely want to build a 4 place but this one should be a great time builder and gain me some building experience.
I am pretty mechanically minded and have built some bikes and cars over the years so I am comfortable with most of the construction but it is awesome to have a group like this to fall back on if I get stuck along the way. I like the idea of experimental aircraft so that I can personally know everything about it. Not to mention I am the kind of guy that needs to know how things work. I feel that there is less chance for surprises down the road by doing more preventive maintenance instead of hiring an AP after a problem appears. Any cost savings is more of a bonus than a driving factor for me. I have a small machine shop with some CNC equipment here and will most likely fabricate some items as I go that are not in the critical category.
I would love to hear from any builders in the area and hopefully meet up if they would be willing to share their story and building experiences. I'd be happy to drive a few hours if needed seeing how I do not have my certificate yet.
Thanks for having me,
Marc