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My machine was flipped in 2003 and rebuilt in about 6 months. The wings are original, the rest was purchased new from VAn's. I wouldn't try to rebuild the fuselage or tail. Most of the internal stuff can be used again. Airplane has been flying since 2004 now on 3rd engine. |
Reuse old parts
Rene:
After I bent the nose gear on my 9A, I contracted a company who magnafluxed and used dye penetrant to inspect everything worth saving. Barry |
A mate of mine is in the process of rebuilding a 7a tipover and has replaced a huge amount of sheetmetal ,it may have been easier to get a QB fuse but it comes down to time and he's a very experienced builder. I'll be painting it in a few weeks so it'll be good to see how it came together. The biggest thing to come out it for me is my 6A will now be built as a Taildragger ,I don't want to start an whole new thread but the thought of putting years in to the plane only to have to do it again ,or worse,just walk away from all that work means for me I'll do the training and learn to fly it with out the training wheel, Hope to see some pics when it's done
cheers Mat |
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I didn't know the RVP had flipped. Sorry to hear that, from the photos that I have seen, it was a very good looking plane. Enjoy the rebuild!!! Hans P.S. If all goes well, we'll have our container, containing the RV4 arrive at Lelystad next week, where it will stay a couple of weeks for re-assembly, some mods to the instrument panel and certification, before leaving to Germany. Drop me a PM if I can interest you (or one of your partners in crime) in a cup of coffee there! |
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