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09-24-2018, 04:24 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Greenfield, IN
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Canopy or Window install
Is there anyone who has used Sika Flex to install the rear windows or canopy in the RV-14?
If so how did it work out for you? Would you do it again? How easy would you say it was to use in this situation? Any tips for it's use?
Thanks
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09-24-2018, 12:17 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Valencia CA
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 I have no input on your question but..... your kit number is one lower than mine (140480) and I received it 5 months ago in April. You are either the fastest builder in he Vans universe or else you obsessively plan way ahead. 
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09-24-2018, 01:14 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Colorado
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Davoakes@att.net
Is there anyone who has used Sika Flex to install the rear windows or canopy in the RV-14?
If so how did it work out for you? Would you do it again? How easy would you say it was to use in this situation? Any tips for it's use?
Thanks
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A gentle search on VAF yields the following RV-14-specific conversation. You may consider searching for other experiences and considerations as they apply to other models given the similarities.
http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...d.php?t=135229
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09-24-2018, 01:39 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Greenfield, IN
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Bsquared,
I am not the fastest, I began on April 11, 2018 and I finished the empennage kit on August 8 2018.
I ordered the QB wings and fuselage and finish kits, and I did not plan very well so I am waiting, scheduled to be here sometime in November, so in the mean time I am thinking ahead and that is why I asking now. How far are you along?
You probably plan better than me.
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RV-7A N1243A Sold
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09-24-2018, 02:08 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Clermont, FL
Posts: 565
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Just thought I'd offer another progress data point: I have kit #140494 and have finished the empennage kit, the left wing, the right leading edge & tank, and am almost done with the flaps. My fuselage kit should arrive by late October, so that's my deadline for finishing the right wing and both ailerons.
With regard to SikaFlex, my only experience with it wasn't pleasant (you thought Proseal was a sticky mess!). I installed my last RV's canopy via the traditional method, had no trouble, and am planning to do the same with this one.
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RV-8 N118KB (#81125) - Sold
RV-14A N114KB (#140494) - Sold
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09-24-2018, 02:19 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Valencia CA
Posts: 77
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Davoakes@att.net
Bsquared,
I am not the fastest, I began on April 11, 2018 and I finished the empennage kit on August 8 2018.
I ordered the QB wings and fuselage and finish kits, and I did not plan very well so I am waiting, scheduled to be here sometime in November, so in the mean time I am thinking ahead and that is why I asking now. How far are you along?
You probably plan better than me.
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I finished the empennage kit metal work about 3 weeks ago and have been taking my time on the fiberglass tips while waiting on my standard build wing kit to arrive in a week or two.
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S/N 140480
N144BL
Final Assembly
First flight soon
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09-24-2018, 05:11 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Scottsdale AZ
Posts: 251
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Davoakes@att.net
Bsquared,
I am not the fastest, I began on April 11, 2018 and I finished the empennage kit on August 8 2018.
I ordered the QB wings and fuselage and finish kits, and I did not plan very well so I am waiting, scheduled to be here sometime in November, so in the mean time I am thinking ahead and that is why I asking now. How far are you along?
You probably plan better than me.
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Dave,
I was in the same situation as you are in now. I didn't realize how quickly the empennage would be assembled and ordered my QB wing/fuse a little late. This made for a 3 month hiatus on building. Once it came in the amount of work that is finished really energized me and now I'm happily building again.
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RV-14A N1402 Flying 03-2020
Phase 1 Complete 07-12-2020
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