Wow, what a trip this is for an older guy. I just finished up my SS7 and it is nearly ready for its AW inspection. Its my first airplane and my first build and it has been a fun, interesting and educational two years. Now I have to learn to fly it - never have had a pilot's license, but I am excited to start this phase of my education. I plan to park myself over at Stick & Rudder in Boise for 2 weeks to work on a Sport Pilot certificate with taildragger endorsement with Paul Leadabrand. I probably won't finish the training in two weeks, but I will take a short break and then go back and finish up. THEN! back home to fly my own bird. I can't think of anything better to keep a retired guy interested and challenged for many years to come.

I'll let you all know how it goes.

Jim