TES111 Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 Anyone remember how many bottles of wine and back messages it took for your wife to quit laughing at the idea of you building a plane in the garage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Slade Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 Not a one. Mine was (and is) right behind the project. If fact this week she's doing the pin and tuck dressmaking stuff to make the cover a good fit. Quote I can be reached on the "other" forum http://canardaviationforum.dmt.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekisbey Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 Just remind her of the unpleasantness of driving long distances. and she'll come around. I figured that we make the round trip from Texas to the west coast several times annually. 36 hours one way on average, about a hundred dollars on gas, and another 50 or so on food, plus hotel fare at least once, more if I don't push it too hard or get a late start one morning. Don't forget the screaming kid, traffic annoyances, and arriving tired and dirty. Once I pointed it out to her she started coming up with reasons of her own, and before long she was pushing me to get started. I know not everyone can be as fortunate to have their significant other as excited about the project as mine, but if you can get yours behind you on the project, it makes a world of difference, believe me. All those backrubs are well worth it. Take a massage class if necessary. You'll not regret it. Quote Evan Kisbey Cozy Mk IV plans # 1114 "There may not be any stupid questions, but I've seen LOTS of curious idiots..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Tomlinson Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 Well, I guess I got lucky! My wife bought me the plans! /dan Quote /dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Hicks Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 We live in Virginia. When it's cold and yucky outside, I always remind her that Florida is only 3 hours away! Realistically, try this. The price for rental airplanes is going up every day. In six years, you could have paid off and built your own speedster for what you would have paid in rental fees for someone else's junk. And if all else fails, try this. When a husband builds an airplane, there are only two places he can be. 1. At home in the garage (building the plane) 2. At the airport (building the plane) ..Wayne Hicks Quote Wayne Hicks Cozy IV Plans #678 http://www.ez.org/pages/waynehicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleturtle Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 Take her to the Sundial on top of the Westin Peachtree Plaza. If at the end of the meal she doesn't agree, jump up and down in the glass elevator on the ride down the outside of the building until she relents. This works particularly well if your wife is afraid of heights! Mine is. Quote This ain't rocket surgery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TES111 Posted May 21, 2003 Author Share Posted May 21, 2003 I dont think throwing a temper tantrum in an elevator is the solution She'll only ask "Is this how you would act in the plane". In all seriousness shes not against me building the plane. After I explained to her that the cost of the build would be roughly 60k (on the high side)and the resale would be over 100k, she realized that spending 70k on a 1978 Cessna 172 with a waggaly front wheel was not the best option. The Cozy would be new, fast and very sexy. Not to mention Grand Bahams is in reach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Hicks Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 Don't forget about the cost to maintain an airplane. Being experimental, we get to do all that ourselves. And if you get the repairman's certificate, you get to do the conditional inspections too. That's huge compared to paying an A&P and an AI to do the same things. ...Wayne Hicks Quote Wayne Hicks Cozy IV Plans #678 http://www.ez.org/pages/waynehicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleturtle Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 Don't forget to mention that chick's dig sexy experimental airplanes!!! No wait... don't mention that. Quote This ain't rocket surgery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TES111 Posted May 22, 2003 Author Share Posted May 22, 2003 Wayne, How do you go about getting a repairman cert. ? Can I go ahead and start doing what ever it takes to get certificate now? Or is it specific to your plane? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Slade Posted May 23, 2003 Share Posted May 23, 2003 It's specific to the plane you built. You get it when you register the plane. The point is that the exercise of building is qualification enough. Of course you can always go study for the generic A & P certificate. Quote I can be reached on the "other" forum http://canardaviationforum.dmt.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Slade Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 While we're on the subject of wives, I'm pretty much done with the wiring on my voice annunciator, complete with a special "STFU" feature. Take a look at kgarden.com/cozy/chap22.htm#speaking if you're interested. Quote I can be reached on the "other" forum http://canardaviationforum.dmt.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Hicks Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 Dear TES111: Your question, "how does one obtain the repairman's certificate", is a timely question. This same topic was recetnly addressed by the Cozy email group. I'll answer your question by posting from an article writeen by Ron Alexander. Ron says: "....a condition inspection is required every 12 calendar months on amateur-built aircraft. <snip> The inspection can be performed by any licensed A & P mechanic, an FAA Approved Repair Station, or by the builder of the airplane provided the builder obtains a "Repairman's Certificate" from the FAA. FAA Advisory Circular 65-23A is available for information concerning application and privileges of this certificate. In short, the primary builder of the airplane is eligible to apply for this certificate which then permits inspection of the airplane and a logbook endorsement of the condition check. It is noteworthy that the primary builder must be one person. If a group of people builds an airplane, only one can be designated as the primary builder. In addition, the issuance of the repairman's certificate only applies to the one airplane that has been built by the primary builder and no other airplane regardless of same type, etc.." Hope this answers your question. One opinion though. Some DARs (the person who "inspects" your plane prior to first flight) in some areas of this great country of ours are more stringent in requiring "some proof" that you did most of the work on the plane. (Or at the least, some proof that your are competent on all areas of construction required to put the plane together.) It's a good idea to keep a builder's log. Take some pictures of you doing the work! ....Wayne Hicks Cozy IV Plans #678 Quote Wayne Hicks Cozy IV Plans #678 http://www.ez.org/pages/waynehicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TES111 Posted May 27, 2003 Author Share Posted May 27, 2003 Thanks Wayne! How does this effect a person that buys a project that is nearly completed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Slade Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 Depends on the definition of 50%. For example, Nathan just bought a partially complete Aerocanard. From the pictures it looks almost done. I'd be willing to bet he can qualify as a 51% builder by the time he's done the finishing, controls, engine, avionics, etc. This one area where the 90% done, 90% to do saying comes in handy. Quote I can be reached on the "other" forum http://canardaviationforum.dmt.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LargePrime Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 Remember you pay a DAR. If you have a question ask. If you dont like the answer get another one. If the inspection is done and you dont like the conditions, then don't pay and get another. Quote We know who you are... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TES111 Posted May 29, 2003 Author Share Posted May 29, 2003 Thanks for the advice guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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