New Member From Texas

[akb3]

I am from west Texas and currently live in Del Rio. I am an instrument/commercial fixed and rotary wing pilot. I fly helicopters for a living on the Texas border in support of our US immigration efforts. I have approximately 4500 PIC hours. My airframes include AS350 and EC120B helicopters currently, and I’ve accumulated much C-206/C-172 time, as well as about 1,000 Supercub hours. I love to fly and I am a tinkerer by nature. I am a Christian, a husband, a father, and a dog lover. And I look for any excuse to play golf and drink a couple of beers. I can’t wait to join in the discussions. Thank you for having me and I’m glad to be here. These appear to be very well designed aircraft.

[Mark Goldberg]

Welcome aboard. Mark

[akb3]

Mark, what is your preferred fabric covering?

[Mark Goldberg]

Oratex, Stewart System, Air Tech (owner by a Bearhawker), Poly Fiber, Superflight. Builders have used all of these. I do not recommend one process over another. This is a personal decision for each builder. Each process has advantages and probably disadvantages. Not sure who you are, but if you bought a kit I would certainly be willing to give you my thoughts about the different fabric processes. In private and to help you make a decision. Mark

[akb3]

I am a tire kicker who is researching which airplane I want to build. I’m looking for knowledge from experienced builders and asking for their opinions. I will not be ready to build for at least a year. Thanks.

[yateselden]

You picked an excellent aircraft to research. You will enjoy building one, and will love flying it even more. I like the quick build kit, more than enough building. I feel, if life gets in the way resale is better with the QB. Good luck

[akb3]

Thank you all. The Patrol seems to fit me perfectly.

[davzLSA]

akb3 welcome aboard, I really appreciate the work you do at the border. what is your name sir?

[akb3]

Keith. And thank you. It gets crazy sometimes.

[c5.piscitelli]

Welcome Akb3 I,ve been down to Del Rio many times this last year for work. Thanks for all you do down there.

Tim

[akb3]

I appreciate that. Do you fly a Bearhawk down here?

[c5.piscitelli]

No Im a tire kicker like you at the moment. Hope to start building sometime soon though. When I am in Del Rio Im out at Laughlin upgrading and repairing the turbine engine test cells.

[davzLSA]

Hi Keith, I am in Alabama and am building an LSA presently. I am not flying at this time. I plan to pick it back up when I get my plane built. Check out my thread I have lots of pictures of my build progress.

[akb3]

Thank you Dave!