Mark Sletten
Joined: 10 Jan 2006 Posts: 43 Location: St. Jacob, IL (Near St. Louis, MO)
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Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:37 am Post subject: No Title |
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John,
Please, please, please listen to the good advice from the group and finish
your project. You'll never forgive yourself if you don't build that -9
and see it fly, especially after all the hard work you've invested. The
worst-case is you can't renew your FAA medical and someone has to fly with
you. There are two individuals in my area in that situation and they fly
regularly -- all they need is a qualified pilot to ride along and log the
time. Somehow they never seem to have trouble finding a volunteer, even
on short notice!
Definitely contact AOPA for help with your medical issue vis-a-vis the
FAA. You might be surprised what you can get waived if you follow the
right procedure. AOPA has been helping folks with these problems for a
long time and they have a staff of experts for just that purpose. If it
turns out that you and AOPA feel that your medical condition will never
pass FAA muster, then DON'T APPLY, REPEAT, DON'T APPLY! Once medically
disqualified for a Private Certificate you can't get a Sport Pilot
Certificate either. Proceed cautiously!
Again, please reconsider your decision to sell your unfinished kit. One
of the first major symptoms of depression is cessation of activities that
one loves and brings one pleasure -- YOU CAN BEAT THIS! Nothing will help
you feel better than seeing that -9 flying, and knowing that YOU finished
it!
Hoping you stick it out,
Mark Sletten
Legacy FG N828LM
http://www.legacyfgbuilder.com
Recently I was prescribed a medication that will prevent me from acting as
PIC. Unfortunately this will have to be a lifetime commitment. I am building
a RV9-A and I am approximately 8-10 month from finishing the project. You
probably understand the total devastation this development created in my
life (close to depression). I loved the building process and was looking
forward to flying my airplane. Now all these dreams are wiped out. Perhaps
light sport plane is still an option. I was not an active contributor to the
list since I am a first time builder and my philosophy is to keep silent if
you can't add better advice than already offered. All I can say is that this
list and other RV lists were invaluable aid to me. A big hart felt thank to
all of you. I am writing this to see if any of you guys know someone who
might be interested in taking over the project. I would like to get as much
of my basic cost back as possible. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
My kit had the quick build wing and fuselage, have the firewall forward kit
and a new Lycoming O-320 engine. 90% of the riveting and 100% of the priming
is done, the canopy is assembled. Essentially from here on it is an assembly
project. I have full documentation on everything including cost. Thanks for
any help.
John
RV9-A
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_________________ Mark Sletten
Legacy FG N828LM
http://www.legacyfgbuilder.com |
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