Skip Talbot Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Just wanted to say hi. I'm a 26 year old software developer from the Chicago area. My dad, Buzz Talbot, built a Long-EZ (N112TG) back in 1980, and I have fond memories flying to Oshkosh and Rough River in it. I've finally got the time and money to pursue an aviation hobby of my own. I've got 40 hours toward my private and am scheduled to do my first solo cross country tomorrow morning. The Long-EZ has been sitting idle in the hangar for a few years now, and needs an engine overhaul. I was hoping to help fix it up with my dad and fly it once I get my certificate. Anyway, this looks like a good place to get some pro tips. I'll be reading up until I'm more into fixing and flying the EZ. Quote Skip Talbot www.skip.cc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUE MAX Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Cool avatar Good luck with your plane....post some pics!!!! Quote Tom McCormick http://tomslongez.com Almost done the nose section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argoldman Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Welcome Skip, I am located in a suburb of Chicago, If you (or others) are interested in seeing your plane's big brother project (Aerocanard SX)_ give me a PM and we can get together. Whereyagoingtokeepitwhenitsdone? Quote I Canardly contain myself! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Talbot Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 Cool avatar Good luck with your plane....post some pics!!!! Thanks. The avatar is a computer generated image I did for a project back in the day. Here's the full image: http://skip.cc/3d/highres/longez6.png And here's a real image of my dad's EZ before the new paint job: http://drugrecognition.com/buzz/n112tg.jpg Quote Skip Talbot www.skip.cc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGlos Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Hey Skip I know your dad. We built our planes about the same time in the eighties. Didn't know that the plane has not been used in the last few years. How is your Dad. Has he retired from the PD yet? Say hello for me. Rick Glos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Talbot Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 Hey Rick, Dad is doing well. He retired from the police department a few years ago, but he still teaches drug abuse recognition to teachers, employers, and law enforcement, which keeps him pretty busy. I'll say hi. Quote Skip Talbot www.skip.cc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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