Master List of Easy to Miss Things in Plans

[Echo Tango]

Originally Posted by bruceh

It would be great of DR would add a "wiki" to the VAF site for things like this. It would be worth the price to have real, supported by Van's, updated content on the plans without having to deal with any paper.

I think a wiki page is a great idea

[caapt]

wish it was available when I started. Anybody need a slightly used J-channel?

[propsync]

Maybe a forum sticky post would be appropriate?

[pmccoy]

When building my 9A, I would sit down with each and every blue print page and highlight any of the Notes, or special things needed on that blue print. I would also draw a small square box next to each note. When completed, I would check the box to show it was done.

Simple solution that kept ME organized.

[HeliCooper]

Done and done.

If everyone wants to move forward with this then I created a document. Anyone that clicks on the below link can view and edit the document. If we can get a moderator to sticky the link at the top of the RV14 forum it should be an easy find for everyone.

As for formatting I will look to you building for what you think is the most logical solution. I was thinking the first column can be the section number/step number and then next column could be the description of what to watch out for. This way I can periodically, once a week or so, go into the document and reorder the steps so that it will be easy to find. This way when you are on your way out to work on a certain step you can you scroll to the area and see if there are any common problems. If we can all decide on a format here I will insert at the top the column headings and instructions for adding to the list.

Let me know if there is anything else I can do.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...FE&usp=sharing

[Mike S]

Originally Posted by HeliCooper

If we can get a moderator to sticky the link at the top of the RV14 forum it should be an easy find for everyone.

Done, new thread is here. http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...d=1#post808849

[Stockmanreef]

thanks for following through with this idea. Great way to keep track of things.

ken

[HAL Pilot]

Hey All

I got permission from VANS AIRCRAFT to share a linked construction drawing file with Y'all. These have ALL the threads from the RV 14 discussion threads embedded in the individual construction drawing page where it matches the issue.

PAGE 06-01 has mostly generic issues that could be anywhere during construction for ex. using 3M tape, builder websites, tool question, drilling technique. Etc. I'm in the process of trying to organize that page a bit.

PAGE 05-34 has color codes and instructions

Not sure how to do it without having to give direct access to every one individually but for now if you would like to look send me your email address on a PM and I will give you an invite to my drop box. (I WILL NOT SHARE YOUR EMAIL W ANYONE!)

Don't know if this would work better residing on Doug Reeves' (these) servers or not.
I sent him an Email but no decisions yet

As a suggestion if you don't feel comfortable giving out your email. Make a new account on Gmail or any other free email site that you can delete if need be.

Pete

[Logan]

Pete, thanks for compiling the useful posts here into a very useful format on the plans. And maintaining it! It has been a huge help to me in my build.

[Av8rRob]

Yes, thanks Pete.