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    Time to move on...

    <6000 lbs? <6 seats? <250knot and 18k altitutde? The way I read it, with basic med you can fly the 150. https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/basic_med
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    Horrible news from Vans Aircraft

    a classic logical fallacy: the Strawman! He never said that.
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    Horrible news from Vans Aircraft

    No. They're shareholders so no personal liability.
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    Horrible news from Vans Aircraft

    No. SEC filings (EDGAR) are for public companies.
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    Horrible news from Vans Aircraft

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    Horrible news from Vans Aircraft

    Sometimes means the business levers-up to buy out the original owner. There will be a board and they'll decide how/if to pay any dividend. From '04 but probably still relevant: https://www.kirkland.com/siteFiles/kirkexp/publications/2398/Document1/Friedland_What_unsecured_creditor_should.pdf
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    Places to manufacture kits

    Truth
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    Aircraft for the common man, homebuilt or kit....

    My kind of people. Stay strong.
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    Murphy Rebel Project for Sale

    sold
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    What Did You Do To Save General Aviation Today?

    Way to go! You enrolled in an A&P school? I'm also low time ppl, building a Rebel, but really want an A&P
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    Murphy Rebel Project for Sale

    Not yet. Several intetested but none have moved on it so far. Will part with it for a reasonable offer.
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    Chroming Parts

    Is this safe? I was admonished to never weld galvanized parts. Does the zinc rod melt without fumes?
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    Murphy Rebel Project for Sale

    $15000. Wings complete minus wet wing finish work. Tailfeathers complete. Rear fuselage nearing completion. Includes float and rear floor/sleeping area materials, and tools (pneu rivet puller; hole spacer; drill and bits; clecos; etc.). The complete kit includes engine mount for O235 and my...
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    Modern day "motorcycle of the air" aircraft class?

    anyone know what flying machine that is? fun to watch video
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    how to repair corrosion from bird droppings on 6061

    Thanks for the advice, I used purple scotchbright and Stewart system primer. Looks good
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    how to repair corrosion from bird droppings on 6061

    Need advice. I have some panels for my Murphy Rebel kit that have surface corrosion from bird droppings (they were stored in a barn....). I've scotchbrighted using maroon pads, cleaned with Stewart systems eckoetch and cleaner, but there is still roughness. Should I use fine sandpaper to smooth...
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