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Show us a pic of your FINISHED RV-9/9A!!!
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JSOliveira
Active Member
709RV Roll Out
Well, sn 90054 is finally done after almost 12 years. Equipped with a YIO 320 D1a from Vans. Dynon 180 with back up airspeed and altitude steam gauges. Waiting for inspection next Friday. It weighs 1071 and as you can see is polished aluminum with painted fiberglass parts. (Porsche arctic silver).
Pictures at:
John Oliveira
Port Townsend, WA
Well, sn 90054 is finally done after almost 12 years. Equipped with a YIO 320 D1a from Vans. Dynon 180 with back up airspeed and altitude steam gauges. Waiting for inspection next Friday. It weighs 1071 and as you can see is polished aluminum with painted fiberglass parts. (Porsche arctic silver).
Pictures at:
John Oliveira
Port Townsend, WA
panhandler1956
Well Known Member
Congrats
John,
Congratulations! That is one sharp looking -9. I especially like the polish!
Enjoy!
John,
Congratulations! That is one sharp looking -9. I especially like the polish!
Enjoy!
terrykohler
Well Known Member
Just One Word for John
WOW!
Terry, CFI
RV9A N323TP
WOW!
Terry, CFI
RV9A N323TP
Sandwasher
I'm New Here
Well, sn 90054 is finally done after almost 12 years. Equipped with a YIO 320 D1a from Vans. Dynon 180 with back up airspeed and altitude steam gauges. Waiting for inspection next Friday. It weighs 1071 and as you can see is polished aluminum with painted fiberglass parts. (Porsche arctic silver).
Pictures at:
John Oliveira
Port Townsend, WA
Congratulations John, I have heard quite a bit about your build.
Kurt
Chapter 44
MS19087
Well Known Member
Phase 1 Complete
What started as this in June 2011 . . .
continued with this today . . .
After many months of fine tuning my fuel servo, electronic ignition and swapping my prop I finally reached the end of my 40 hr Phase 1 test period. I can break out of my test box tomorrow . . . but I'll never catch up to Vlad
I'd still like to do more testing and I will. I am getting very comfortable with the plane. She flies wonderfully - very stable and predictable. I have the WW Ground adjustable prop dialed in perfectly giving me excellent performance in cruise and climb. I am able to meet or exceed all of Vans published numbers. Solo with full fuel I am able to climb 2000+ fpm climb. Today I clocked 165kph at 4K' straight and level. My stall speeds have been confirmed at 43kts dirty and 48 kts clean.
Absolutely the most enjoyable plane to fly . . . see you in OSH
What started as this in June 2011 . . .
continued with this today . . .
After many months of fine tuning my fuel servo, electronic ignition and swapping my prop I finally reached the end of my 40 hr Phase 1 test period. I can break out of my test box tomorrow . . . but I'll never catch up to Vlad
I'd still like to do more testing and I will. I am getting very comfortable with the plane. She flies wonderfully - very stable and predictable. I have the WW Ground adjustable prop dialed in perfectly giving me excellent performance in cruise and climb. I am able to meet or exceed all of Vans published numbers. Solo with full fuel I am able to climb 2000+ fpm climb. Today I clocked 165kph at 4K' straight and level. My stall speeds have been confirmed at 43kts dirty and 48 kts clean.Absolutely the most enjoyable plane to fly . . . see you in OSH
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longranger
Well Known Member
Well, sn 90054 is finally done after almost 12 years. Equipped with a YIO 320 D1a from Vans. Dynon 180 with back up airspeed and altitude steam gauges. Waiting for inspection next Friday. It weighs 1071 and as you can see is polished aluminum with painted fiberglass parts. (Porsche arctic silver).
Pictures at:
John Oliveira
Port Townsend, WA
Gorgeous polish job! With the subtle drop shadow on the polished metal, that N-number looks like it's just floating off to the side of the airplane!
RetiredRacer
Well Known Member
Slipstream Runner
The 10th of April will be twelve months since first flight. But we have finally got around to painting. I've still got the wheel pants and fairings for the mains to do yet. All going well I should have them done in the next couple of months.
I hope you like it.
The 10th of April will be twelve months since first flight. But we have finally got around to painting. I've still got the wheel pants and fairings for the mains to do yet. All going well I should have them done in the next couple of months.
I hope you like it.
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panhandler1956
Well Known Member
Paint
Slick paint job!
Bravo!
Slick paint job!
Bravo!
GusBiz
Well Known Member
+1
One of the best I have seen.
Honestly the shapes, the form, the colour set, offset to the bare aluminium, all make for something special.
It has changed the shape of the aircraft visually and in a really good way.
Well done.
RetiredRacer
Well Known Member
Thanks for the kind words Guys.
Finding time to fit the pants and fairings on the mains is a bit hard at the moment Tom. We are building a Hanger/Chalet and we are trying to finish this so we can lock it up. The Hanger doors are not on yet and "Slipstream Runner" is getting **** blown all over it. But as soon as I get a chance to get the pants etc on and painted, I'll take some more pic's and post them.
Cheers
Bob
It Is Done
Finished. Ran the complete overhauled engine (0 SMOH) Lycoming O-320-E2A for the first time today. Battery wasn't fully charged so we started her the old fashioned way, by hand prop. Started on the third pull, which is remarkable considering the last time this engine ran was 1999. Have a few items to program in the Chelton EFIS, Grand Rapids EIS and stick the N numbers on the tail tomorrow. Beginning to complete the FAA paperwork tonight. Hope to have that all completed by next Friday then wait for FAA inspection.
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Pat Garboden
Katy, TX
RV-9A N942PT (reserved)
Finished. Ran the complete overhauled engine (0 SMOH) Lycoming O-320-E2A for the first time today. Battery wasn't fully charged so we started her the old fashioned way, by hand prop. Started on the third pull, which is remarkable considering the last time this engine ran was 1999. Have a few items to program in the Chelton EFIS, Grand Rapids EIS and stick the N numbers on the tail tomorrow. Beginning to complete the FAA paperwork tonight. Hope to have that all completed by next Friday then wait for FAA inspection.
Pat Garboden
Katy, TX
RV-9A N942PT (reserved)
she's awaiting DAR inspection ...
Completed the first taxi test successfully ... all temps within range, all running gear performed great. Can't get over the thrill of contacting ground announcing my very own N-number for the very first time. This was a big, BIG day.
Completed the first taxi test successfully ... all temps within range, all running gear performed great. Can't get over the thrill of contacting ground announcing my very own N-number for the very first time. This was a big, BIG day.
Looks real nice Terry. I like you panel with the old style 3 and the new glass. Best of both worlds and great backup. Good luck on the inspection and have fun flying the heck out of your plane. Is that a Catto prop?
rv9aviator
Well Known Member
Not really finished but getting closer every day.
I have been flying for 14 months and have 100 hours on the plane and as of today I have all the fairings and wheel pants on. I found a fellow (Sheril Helton) that does builder assist not 10 minutes flying time from my home airport. He has built several RV's and even a 10. He is a great guy and does really nice work. I had the nose pant on but was having a tough time finding time to finish the rest and he offered to help. Two weeks later my plane is back home and ready for me to finish the paint work. I am thrilled to have this over with. Now if I can just make the time to finish the painting.
Also the fairings from RV-Bits in South Africa are awesome. They fit like a glove.
Update:
Pretty much done now. Wheel pants are painted. Made a big difference in looks.
On the road again!
I have been flying for 14 months and have 100 hours on the plane and as of today I have all the fairings and wheel pants on. I found a fellow (Sheril Helton) that does builder assist not 10 minutes flying time from my home airport. He has built several RV's and even a 10. He is a great guy and does really nice work. I had the nose pant on but was having a tough time finding time to finish the rest and he offered to help. Two weeks later my plane is back home and ready for me to finish the paint work. I am thrilled to have this over with. Now if I can just make the time to finish the painting.
Also the fairings from RV-Bits in South Africa are awesome. They fit like a glove.
Update:
Pretty much done now. Wheel pants are painted. Made a big difference in looks.
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MauiLvrs
Well Known Member
Just home from the shop. The folks at ArtCraft paint did a great job of making our baby look beautiful...
IMG_0958nt by dntanderson, on Flickr
IMG_0958nt by dntanderson, on Flickr
Don Jones
Well Known Member
Sweet! If Richard Branson ever holds a fly in at 90NM she would look great next to White Knight
Are you coming if he does?? We can only hope. That would make a terrific picture. White Knight surrounded by RV's
N112Y Back From Paint
N112Y is now back from paint. Kendall at Lancaster Aero did a great Job!!
If all goes well I plan on flying to Airventure this year.
N112Y is now back from paint. Kendall at Lancaster Aero did a great Job!!
If all goes well I plan on flying to Airventure this year.
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longranger
Well Known Member
Here ya go
Right click on your photo in photobucket, then click "Properties", then copy the address (it will end in .jpg), then use the "Insert Image" button or paste it between image tags. Press the quote button to see the format. Great looking airplane, BTW!
Right click on your photo in photobucket, then click "Properties", then copy the address (it will end in .jpg), then use the "Insert Image" button or paste it between image tags. Press the quote button to see the format. Great looking airplane, BTW!
Thanks
Thanks for the help. Photo posting was somewhat a mistery till now
Thanks for the help. Photo posting was somewhat a mistery till now
AF_Alan
Well Known Member
N984AW takes flight
After 2,692 manhours over nearly 7 years (both irrelevant), I realized a flying dream come true on 2 May 2013 at Creswell, OR.
http://www.vansaircraft.com/images/first_flight/Wieder1_lg.jpg
http://www.vansaircraft.com/images/first_flight/Wieder2_lg.jpg
GO BEAVS!!
After 2,692 manhours over nearly 7 years (both irrelevant), I realized a flying dream come true on 2 May 2013 at Creswell, OR.
http://www.vansaircraft.com/images/first_flight/Wieder1_lg.jpg
http://www.vansaircraft.com/images/first_flight/Wieder2_lg.jpg
GO BEAVS!!
Beautiful plane and nice clean interior. You are going to enjoy this great plane.
Go Ducks.
Sorry. Had to throw that in there. I grew up in Klamath Falls and played baseball for the Ducks back when Mel Krause was coach. Beautiful plane however. You did really well.
Pat Garboden
RV9A
N942PT Finished, inspected by FAA, not flown.
Katy, TX
Go Ducks.
Sorry. Had to throw that in there. I grew up in Klamath Falls and played baseball for the Ducks back when Mel Krause was coach. Beautiful plane however. You did really well.
Pat Garboden
RV9A
N942PT Finished, inspected by FAA, not flown.
Katy, TX
Hobjogus
Member
Go Beavers
What you need under the canopy is some duck symbol in place of Nazi or Jap symbols. At least a couple rows! LOL!
GO BEAV'S?
Jeff class of 74
After 2,692 manhours over nearly 7 years (both irrelevant), I realized a flying dream come true on 2 May 2013 at Creswell, OR.
http://www.vansaircraft.com/images/first_flight/Wieder1_lg.jpg
http://www.vansaircraft.com/images/first_flight/Wieder2_lg.jpg
GO BEAVS!!
What you need under the canopy is some duck symbol in place of Nazi or Jap symbols. At least a couple rows! LOL!
GO BEAV'S?
Jeff class of 74
Nice Job
Nice job Alan I have flown in and out of Creswell many times, when we lived over there, very nice airplane you have built. They fly great you will enjoy it. I hope to meet up with you at the homecoming or maybe Arlington EAA flyin this year and get a closer look at it. If you get over on the East side swing into RDM and say hello.
N359HW
RV9A
Nice job Alan I have flown in and out of Creswell many times, when we lived over there, very nice airplane you have built. They fly great you will enjoy it. I hope to meet up with you at the homecoming or maybe Arlington EAA flyin this year and get a closer look at it. If you get over on the East side swing into RDM and say hello.
N359HW
RV9A
Great to see another fine example of the 9A under the Spanish sun! My 17 year old daughter just returned from an exchange year living in Murcia. She loved her time there and the Spanish culture. Too bad she didn't tune into the RV culture too! She has some stick time in mine.
Best of luck with the first flight, you are going to love flying this plane!
Best of luck with the first flight, you are going to love flying this plane!
Joe Parish
Well Known Member
I really like the paint job. Congrats Mark! Looks great, enjoy.
OK, i'm bustin' into your kitlog now. we are on the fence about jumping away from the A model and going to the D model.... but this paint scheme is really what caught my eye. hope there are details in the log on your paint process.
well done and safe flying!
cheers
well done and safe flying!
cheers
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Very nice job Mark!
