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Ok this thread has multiple spawns.
I have probably failed to really introduce my self to the tribe.
I have seen a similar thread on SC.org
I was taking great interest in reading between the lines on the Fuel Transfer discussion about many of the things Hank has seen. I seem to have taken as much interest in the people of the tribe as I have the planes themselves.
I was able to get my 46 for a wonderful deal and get into flying economically. I had to do several fabric repairs and replace a landing gear. I have since fallen in with the sc.org crowd and back country flying. My airplane is a constant evolution towards the most efficient recreational aircraft.
Below is a blurb about me. If there is anything I can help with on the side of Paint, Alodine, Anodize, Passivation, material inspection, etc please let me know.
As far as my experience goes I have a solid background in mechanics through High School I was fortunate enough to work for a very respected corvette and hot rod restoration shop. I learned to paint, wire, and customize most everything correctly. I then went to continue work with composites, both fiber and metal based as I built control surfaces for every imaginable commercial aircraft out there.(9/11) came and I put my self through college (engineering Mech. BS, MS and in thesis for EDD in Aviation Sciences) as mechanic and manager of several local cars. I was responsible for any and all maint. of these relics so that they were ready to drive anytime the owners wished. Currently I work in the metal processing side of aviation. We handle every spar and bulkhead to the F35 and several others. I also run the assembly portion and UT here. I work next to the airport and the FBO A/P IA lets me keep my plane in his hangar and has set me up with full set of tools there. In return I turn wrenches for him mostly 421 stuff and trouble shoot his electrical problems. I get to record this towards my soon to be A/P. The 421 and Conquest owners trade me twin flight time for expediting the maint. as an extra hand.
I have posted several times on here I imagine without any real introduction. Its unfortunate that we are sparsely located as i have only met Chuck in person. I am deeply indebted to this group for the help I have received. ( stuck trim night before a needed flight, luggage and brake options, countless procedures, interpretation of FAR's and the list goes on)
I have probably failed to really introduce my self to the tribe.
I have seen a similar thread on SC.org
I was taking great interest in reading between the lines on the Fuel Transfer discussion about many of the things Hank has seen. I seem to have taken as much interest in the people of the tribe as I have the planes themselves.
I was able to get my 46 for a wonderful deal and get into flying economically. I had to do several fabric repairs and replace a landing gear. I have since fallen in with the sc.org crowd and back country flying. My airplane is a constant evolution towards the most efficient recreational aircraft.
Below is a blurb about me. If there is anything I can help with on the side of Paint, Alodine, Anodize, Passivation, material inspection, etc please let me know.
As far as my experience goes I have a solid background in mechanics through High School I was fortunate enough to work for a very respected corvette and hot rod restoration shop. I learned to paint, wire, and customize most everything correctly. I then went to continue work with composites, both fiber and metal based as I built control surfaces for every imaginable commercial aircraft out there.(9/11) came and I put my self through college (engineering Mech. BS, MS and in thesis for EDD in Aviation Sciences) as mechanic and manager of several local cars. I was responsible for any and all maint. of these relics so that they were ready to drive anytime the owners wished. Currently I work in the metal processing side of aviation. We handle every spar and bulkhead to the F35 and several others. I also run the assembly portion and UT here. I work next to the airport and the FBO A/P IA lets me keep my plane in his hangar and has set me up with full set of tools there. In return I turn wrenches for him mostly 421 stuff and trouble shoot his electrical problems. I get to record this towards my soon to be A/P. The 421 and Conquest owners trade me twin flight time for expediting the maint. as an extra hand.
I have posted several times on here I imagine without any real introduction. Its unfortunate that we are sparsely located as i have only met Chuck in person. I am deeply indebted to this group for the help I have received. ( stuck trim night before a needed flight, luggage and brake options, countless procedures, interpretation of FAR's and the list goes on)
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