Montana RV-6A Build Update

Can a seven year old boy help build a plane?


It takes some intense concentration



You have to drill up



You have to drill down



An occassional break to wrestle a air hose snake



There are many clecos involved

Montana RV6A Build Update

So YES, a seven year old can help build a plane as long as you...

Have fun!



And after a hard day's work a good salad with lots of ranch dressing is always tasty



A refreshing beer for a day's job well done

Wingtips


Clecoes are inherently interesting to a boy



Therefore tasks involving clecoes are good assignments



That keep a boy busy, happy, and occupied.


"They're all in dad!"

Oil Cooler Frustrations

There are problems with the stock oil cooler mounting setup on RV's so Noel devised a different setup to try to prevent this problem. The idea is to strengthen the mount where it ties to the head and create play where it the mount ties to the case. There will be lots of grommets involved.


Mount in progress


Vans sends a prepunched piece for the mount, this is always appreciated!


Here is the finished mount side view


Close up of the finished mount. It is pretty heavy duty.