VAF POSTS & RV NEWS THAT CAUGHT MY EYE:
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(RV-14) 14-06, Step 2 - Rivet the flap hinge ribs and flap hinge brackets
What is the best method of riveting the 470AD4-7 rivets here? I've tried the pneumatic squeezer but don't see how those by the flanges, even when reachable with the 4" and Longeron yokes can be reliably squeezed. I've thought of using the C-Frame and the long back rivet set but...?
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Van's Business Update - January 20, 2024
(mothership) "We've posted an update on our current business operations and recent progress at the link below. We're shipping kits and parts, taking orders, working through the remaining planning for people with open orders for engines, propellers, avionics kits and power plant kits, and more. Please read at the link for details."
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What did you do with your RV this weekend? (January 20 and 21st 2024
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Home Builder's Week
EAA Homebuilders week is next week Jan 22-26. They host a number of webinars. I'm starting this thread so any others can post their schedule or presentations of interest.
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Making Progress…Ironflight Rocket
It’s great to be building again, and the new F1 Rocket kit in our shop is coming along nicely.
Back before Christmas we did an inventory of this very early (but untouched) kit, and found it to be very complete - and anything that was missing has been worked with Vince at Team Rocket. Removing the variety of very old plastic and vinyl coatings proved (once again) that an impossible task becomes possible when you just dig in and work at it - most of the really bad stuff has been removed, and that remaining is the easier stuff. Lousie has ben busy with floor panel stiffeners, and is now busy with ruder pedals, while I have done all the baggage compartment stuff, battery tray, flap mechanism - and am now working on cockpit rails. It‘s great to have a variety of sub-projects on a project, so that if you get stumped or bored, you move to something else. For instance, every once in awhile, I take a piece of weldment to the blast cabinet and clean it up for eventual paint or powder coat….
Here’s last night’s status pic:
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WD-807 becomes stiff when attaching front bolt. RV-8
Not sure why the WD-807 becomes stiff as soon as I tighten the last bolt to rod end bearing. Nothing appears to bind. The bearing housing is centered in the brackets. If I loosen the bolt the WD-807 swings freely. After 1/4 turn of the wrench it becomes stiff. Wondering if there should be some stiffness to WD-807 or should it swing freely after torquing top bolt.
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(RV-14) 14-06, Step 2 - Rivet the flap hinge ribs and flap hinge brackets
What is the best method of riveting the 470AD4-7 rivets here? I've tried the pneumatic squeezer but don't see how those by the flanges, even when reachable with the 4" and Longeron yokes can be reliably squeezed. I've thought of using the C-Frame and the long back rivet set but...?
14-06, Step 2 - Rivet the flap hinge ribs and flap hinge brackets
What is the best method of riveting the 470AD4-7 rivets here? I've tried the pneumatic squeezer but don't see how those by the flanges, even when reachable with the 4" and Longeron yokes can be reliably squeezed. I've thought of using the C-Frame and the long back rivet set but...?
vansairforce.net
Van's Business Update - January 20, 2024
(mothership) "We've posted an update on our current business operations and recent progress at the link below. We're shipping kits and parts, taking orders, working through the remaining planning for people with open orders for engines, propellers, avionics kits and power plant kits, and more. Please read at the link for details."
Van's Business Update - January 20, 2024
We've posted an update on our current business operations and recent progress at the link below. We're shipping kits and parts, taking orders, working through the remaining planning for people with open orders for engines, propellers, avionics kits and power plant kits, and more. Please read at...
vansairforce.net
What did you do with your RV this weekend? (January 20 and 21st 2024
What did you do with your RV this weekend? (January 20 and 21st 2024)
… Getting this weekend‘s thread started.
www.vansairforce.net
Home Builder's Week
EAA Homebuilders week is next week Jan 22-26. They host a number of webinars. I'm starting this thread so any others can post their schedule or presentations of interest.
Home Builder's Week
EAA Homebuilders week is next week Jan 22-26. They host a number of webinars. I'm starting this thread so any others can post their schedule or presentations of interest. I'm presenting the two listed below: Buying a Used Van’s RV Aircraft. Wed Jan 24 2:30-3:45 CST. Vic Syracuse...
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Making Progress…Ironflight Rocket
It’s great to be building again, and the new F1 Rocket kit in our shop is coming along nicely.
Back before Christmas we did an inventory of this very early (but untouched) kit, and found it to be very complete - and anything that was missing has been worked with Vince at Team Rocket. Removing the variety of very old plastic and vinyl coatings proved (once again) that an impossible task becomes possible when you just dig in and work at it - most of the really bad stuff has been removed, and that remaining is the easier stuff. Lousie has ben busy with floor panel stiffeners, and is now busy with ruder pedals, while I have done all the baggage compartment stuff, battery tray, flap mechanism - and am now working on cockpit rails. It‘s great to have a variety of sub-projects on a project, so that if you get stumped or bored, you move to something else. For instance, every once in awhile, I take a piece of weldment to the blast cabinet and clean it up for eventual paint or powder coat….
Here’s last night’s status pic:
Making Progress……
It’s great to be building again, and the new F1 Rocket kit in our shop is coming along nicely. Back before Christmas we did an inventory of this very early (but untouched) kit, and found it to be very complete - and anything that was missing has been worked with Vince at Team Rocket. Removing...
vansairforce.net
WD-807 becomes stiff when attaching front bolt. RV-8
Not sure why the WD-807 becomes stiff as soon as I tighten the last bolt to rod end bearing. Nothing appears to bind. The bearing housing is centered in the brackets. If I loosen the bolt the WD-807 swings freely. After 1/4 turn of the wrench it becomes stiff. Wondering if there should be some stiffness to WD-807 or should it swing freely after torquing top bolt.
WD-807 becomes stiff when attaching front bolt. RV-8
Not sure why the WD-807 becomes stiff as soon as I tighten the last bolt to rod end bearing. Nothing appears to bind. The bearing housing is centered in the brackets. If I loosen the bolt the WD-807 swings freely. After 1/4 turn of the wrench it becomes stiff. Wondering if there should be some...
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