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charosenz 07-11-2020 09:20 PM

RV6A wing installation - done but OMG! "W.O.6."
 
As the title of the post goes. OMG.

I think there are two kinds of people on earth. Yes, only two. Ones who have installed the wings on a "6" and those who haven't. The ones who have are either crazy, super human or have a sadistic twisted desire to hurt themselves. Probably all three.

There were a few times I just say "NO WAY" can I get THAT nut on THAT bolt!. But after a few choice words, and go for a short walk, I did get it done. It can be done.

For those who have done it. We need to form a club so we can pat ourselves on the back and puff our chests and wear a stupid T-Shirt that says something like. "Wings on 6". "W.O.6" or something.

Thats my rant!

jpowell13 07-11-2020 11:35 PM

I'll buy one. Size: large, Color: red, with pocket. (Blood from skinned knuckles doesn't show on red fabric. And, the pocket is for various tools like a magnet on a stick to recover dropped nuts and punches to drive out stripped bolts.)

I have nightmares about forced landings and having to remove the wings to get my 6A back to an airport. John

plehrke 07-12-2020 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jpowell13 (Post 1445523)
I have nightmares about forced landings and having to remove the wings to get my 6A back to an airport. John

In mine it is raining heavily as well.

terry.mortimore 07-12-2020 04:54 AM

RV6A wing installation - done but OMG! "W.O.6."
 
It was a big day for me when my wings slide into position with a perfect fit, but my wings are never coming off again!!! 😎


Terry

PaulvS 07-12-2020 05:11 AM

Mine have not yet been fitted, but I am committed, I am hoping that the main and rear spars align between fuse and wings when the time comes!!

N698CH 07-12-2020 05:54 AM

Fun only after finish
 
I feel your pain, I?ve done it four times!

Brdog42 07-12-2020 09:24 AM

I’ve put them on a 6A. And then I took them off. Now to put them back on this fall. I’ll be glad when it’s done!

charosenz 07-12-2020 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N698CH (Post 1445537)
I feel your pain, I?ve done it four times!

You sir (with all respect) are sick in the head, or you have a leprechaun for those really hard to reach bolts/nuts.... ;)

painless 07-13-2020 07:29 AM

Kids these days with their -7/7A’s, -9/9A,s and such. Builders were BUILDERS back in the -6/6A days.....:p

Gyrodoug 07-13-2020 07:38 AM

It's a pretty terrible process.


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