As my EAA flight advisor, Jerry Thorpe helped to insure that my first flight was a safe one. Jerry also helped convince me that I could tackle this project when I visited his RV-6 project prior to ordering my empennage kit.
I am grateful to EAA Technical Councilors Ron Scott and Fred Keip for taking the time and effort to carefully inspect my work.
Many members of EAA Chapters 18 and 1177 were always willing to lend a hand or offer advice. Chris Good deserves special mention since I "borrowed" many ideas from his beautiful RV-6A.
Good friend Quinn Fiske handled the rivet gun in those areas that couldn't be riveted solo.
Abby Erdmann of Flightline Interiors did a great job on the upholstery.
Greg Fleming, Darrick Junck and Ryan Erdmann never refused a request for a helping hand.
I would like to thank Matt Dralle for hosting the Matronics RV-List and the AeroElectric List. I also want to thank the list members who freely share their knowledge. I'm certain that insights gained from the online discussions contributed to a successful first flight.
Most importantly, I would like to thank my patient wife, Carla, for her help when an extra hand was needed in the workshop, for moral support and for looking the other way when the Visa statement arrived each month.
Lastly, I wish to thank Van's Aircraft for a great design and a fantastic kit.