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03-08-2017, 08:23 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Houston
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Missed one
First post. Kit 366.
Started my emp kit about a month ago. Attended the SportAir workshop, read everything I could find esp the collected wisdom on VAF. Great instructions from Vans.
Working along, making progress, thinking this airplane thing is not so hard after all until I noticed I somehow just missed a flush rivet in the middle of the rudder skin. All buttoned up now with the leading edge rolled and riveted. Idiot!
I don't know how to post a photo-maybe not allowed yet?
Anyway, any suggestions appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Greg
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03-08-2017, 08:26 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Estes Park, CO
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MK rivet
Welcome Greg.
MK-319-BS pulled rivet. Slightly larger hole but its a flush rivet. Painter will fill the shank hole and no one will ever know.
Build on
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Larry Larson
Estes Park, CO
http://wirejockrv7a.blogspot.com
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Donated 12/03/2019, plus a little extra.
RV-7A #73391, N511RV reserved (2,000+ hours)
HS SB, empennage, tanks, wings, fuse, working finishing kit
Disclaimer
I cannot be, nor will I be, held responsible if you try to do the same things I do and it does not work and/or causes you loss, injury, or even death in the process.
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03-08-2017, 08:27 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: X35 - Ocala, FL
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Use a pop river in that hole and put a dab of filler in it before paint.
Build on.
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03-08-2017, 08:28 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Atlanta, GA
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Pick the appropriate sized pop rivet and move on. You can add a dab of proseal, JB weld, or other filler to the mandrel hole before you paint, and nobody will ever see it. One pop rivet is not a structural problem in that type of location.
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Kyle Boatright
Marietta, GA
2001 RV-6 N46KB
2019(?) RV-10
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03-08-2017, 08:31 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Covid Country-SoCal
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Start drilling rivets, it won't take too long..... Just kidding, install a pulled rivet and build on.
-Marc
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03-08-2017, 08:40 PM
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Senior Curmudgeon
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
Posts: 15,420
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Welcome to VAF!
Greg-----welcome aboard the good ship VAF 
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Mike Starkey
VAF 909
Rv-10, N210LM.
Flying as of 12/4/2010
Phase 1 done, 2/4/2011 
Sold after 240+ wonderful hours of flight.
"Flying the airplane is more important than radioing your plight to a person on the ground incapable of understanding or doing anything about it."
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03-08-2017, 08:43 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Houston
Posts: 2
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Y'all are unbelievable. Could you be a little quicker on the replies next time?
Second question. Anyone has or will put a/c on their 14? Not really optional here in South Texas. The Admiral and myself not big pants people so the weight isn't a huge issue.
Maybe I should start a new thread? Not clear on the etiquette here.
Thanks again.
Greg
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03-08-2017, 09:56 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Salmon Arm, BC
Posts: 933
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Probably best to start a new thread on your AC question. Lots of folks click the "new posts" button on the home page and just review titles for new threads they may be interested in. Starting a new topic buried inside another thread will not likely get noticed.
As far as how to post pictures, have a look here: http://www.vansairforce.net/articles...ums/images.htm
And you mentioned not being sure of the forum rules - take a look here:
http://www.vansairforce.net/rules.htm
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1987 RV-4 Sold
2003 Super Decathlon - Sold
F1 EVO Rocket, first flight May 31/14
First in line for the Sonex JSX-2T kit
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03-09-2017, 06:08 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Ponte Vedra, FL
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There are many locations where the MK319BS rivet is suggested by Van's as a substitute for standard skin rivets. They are structurally strong and cosmetically acceptable as others have mentioned. They are made of monel - a very strong alloy that is galvanically neutral with aluminum.
I use a #33 reamer to size the holes - less issues with burrs on the side you can't reach.
Regarding A/C in the RV-14. Some have done AC in RV-10s, but I'm not aware of any in the -14. Lots of issues to consider including weight/balance, electrical load, and physical space for all the components of the AC unit. I personally think it adds too much complexity to the airframe. It makes more sense in an RV-10 IMHO.
Last edited by mturnerb : 03-09-2017 at 06:36 AM.
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03-09-2017, 10:10 AM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 239
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Cheapest A/C is climb performance
Although it will not help in the pattern, remember the outstanding climb performance of all the Vans series allows a very short time to altitude. With standard lapse rates, ten thousand feet of altitude drops the temperature 35 degrees (F). Your 100 degree scorcher on the ramp turns into a huge volume off 65 degree air pouring out of the cockpit vents in cruise. Built in A/C! No weight, no electrical draw and no space required!
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