When you ask Jellystone Air Park neighbor, Rick Maury, how things are going with his new baby, he'll nod his head a little and then stuff his hands in his pockets and say: "Oh, pretty good," which is an extreme understatement because his humongous grin says things are going way better than just "Oh, pretty good." A normal person would probably say: "Fantastic!" But RV builders are not normal people (just ask any Vans Air Force member) and Rick has never been one to brag---but certainly has every right to do so. His RV-7 is beautiful! I can't wait to see it painted.
See what I mean about the grin? 9.2 hours under wing so far. Only 30.8 more and I can have a ride! Somebody needs to pick up the pace. . .
Another reason for the grin: Rick's Experimental Aircraft Builder/Repairman certificate for RV-7, serial number 73161, arrived in the mail this week. No, that's not Rick on the back of the certificate. It's Charles Taylor, mechanic and engine builder for the Wright Brothers. I'd say Rick is in good company. . .
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