| Author | Message | ||
     Robert Boettcher New member Username: 1965vette Post Number: 3 Registered: 10-2006 |
I started work on my Express. Went to builder assist in Washington the end of Feb. Darrell and Dan were great to work with. Hope to get back out there soon. Also a big thanks to Steve Christensen for the ride in his stunning Express it gave me the boost I needed.  \ | ||
| Jim Oyler New member Username: Midniteoyl Post Number: 126 Registered: 07-2003 |
Congrats! | ||
| Darrell M Peterson New member Username: Darrell Post Number: 4 Registered: 03-2006 |
From the Express Aircraft Company-Most recently Bob Boettcher came to us with parts & pieces from two different Express kits that he had purchased. We at the factory sorted out what we could & could not use. Bob wanted us to assist in getting his plane put together. Bob is in the concrete finishing business ,and had no previous experience in aircraft construction ,or fiberglass building experience,yet Bob was able to get as much work done in one week as most builders get done in two or three months.The reason is that Bob is a very quick learner & very motivated, secondly,is that we have all of the technicle knowledge here with our mechanics,the proper jigs for the airframe,wings ,and epanage to get set with precision. I am really sorry to hear of so many Express builders selling off their kits,due to burn out or because of events that happened in the past with the previous Express Aircraft Company. I am certain that if the Builders could spend 6 weeks with us, in our Builders Assist program,we could make life so much easier for them, as far as completing their kits. | ||
| Gary H. Wolfelt New member Username: Wolfelt Post Number: 60 Registered: 11-2003 |
Well Darrell, I am coming back for another two weeks in June. So you better get the coffee pot plugged in and warmed up. That Starbucks stuff is way too expensive for a guy like me! See you guys soon. GHW | ||
| grant christensen New member Username: Notnew Post Number: 1 Registered: 11-2006 |
HI,,, Wonderful! to see your factory.. I have a mostly complete kit from 1989, that I bought from a hangar neighbor. It is unstarted and it has always been stored inside.. It is for sale.. And I need to sell it.. Manuals too.. Please call if interested.. grant... 805 878 3188.. thank you.. } santa maria , california, near san luis obispo..} | ||
| Robert Boettcher New member Username: 1965vette Post Number: 4 Registered: 10-2006 |
Final Body work almost complete and new io540 up and running. Primer this week. Getting very excited, should be in the air soon.  | ||
| Shawn kelley New member Username: Skelley Post Number: 39 Registered: 01-2004 |
That's awesome!! Hope to see you at my fly in / Bar B Q on the 10th of August 2013. That right if you fly in to Cottage Grove Airport in Cottage Grove Oregon (61S) I will be having a B.B.Q and any and all Express owners are welcome. We have many great places to stay well with in walking distance from the airport Please let me Know at kea@epud.net Shawn P.S. you don't have to bring anything. | ||
| Robert Boettcher New member Username: 1965vette Post Number: 5 Registered: 10-2006 |
First taxi test a success.  | ||
| Jim Oyler New member Username: Midniteoyl Post Number: 137 Registered: 07-2003 |
Color me jealous  | ||
| Robert Boettcher New member Username: 1965vette Post Number: 5 Registered: 10-2006 |
FAA Inpection and first flight. I just got home from Washington and wanted to share my excitement. The DAR was a 30 year inspection vet, a retired fighter pilot and 78 years young, very cool. He was impressed with my ship and the factory. His words to Darrell were "I like what you do here" passed inspection with ease. The next morning 06/22/2013 we had covers back on, wheel pants and cowl. 1587B took flight with Darrell behind the controls. Everything went great with no problems. I will be bringing her home to South Dakota as soon as 25 hours are flown off. Cant wait. Thanks to express community and a big thanks to Darrell and crew at Express for helping make my dream a reality.     | ||
| Shawn kelley New member Username: Skelley Post Number: 43 Registered: 01-2004 |
That's great!!! Hope you have as much fun in your Express as I do with mine. P.S. Hope to see you at our Bar.B.Q. on the 10th of August 2013. Shawn | ||
| Steve Christensen New member Username: Stevec Post Number: 19 Registered: 12-2002 |
Robert, It looks fantastic. Congratulations! | ||
| Glen Farley New member Username: Glen_farley Post Number: 11 Registered: 08-2006 |
Congrats! Looks Beautiful! Welcome to the flying Express family! Glen Farley |