First post - Building an RV-7

[DctrJones]

Originally Posted by wirejock

Tons of info on my blog including an Excel Builders Log with a complete 7(a) (both) inventory. Feel free to ask before making any of my mistakes.
Seriously, please review the VAF "Gotcha" thread. Several of us have tried to document issues as we build.

Larry, I've probably been through your website from front to back ... a few times! Full of wonderful information and great tips. Thanks for all the effort putting that together. I'm still working on getting my blog up and running.

The "Gotcha" thread has already been useful to me!

I also have your Google Sheets builders log, and have modified it slightly. Honestly the $$$ totals is not my favourite page!

[DctrJones]

Originally Posted by elev666

Even though it?s cold outside, this is a fantastic time of year to get some undisturbed time in the shop, As for the cold please look at the big picture and spend 1 or 2% of your project budget on keeping your work area warm enough that you want to be there , even if for only 10 hours a week, fumbling with 3?3 rivets in a cold shop is no fun , Plus you might as well bite the bullet now because when the time comes, your shop needs to be 70? to work on the canopy, odds are it won?t be July!

Originally Posted by wirejock

Get some heat. I live in the mountains of Colorado at 7,500'. Seems like it's always close to freezing or way below outside. First thing I do every morning is turn on the garage heater. After coffee, it's nice and warm 50-60. You learn how to deal with it. Hit me up for tips anytime.

Yeah, I've been putting off turning on the heater I do have, mainly because it's electric (and a bit pricey to run). Adding it to the "airplane budget" is a good idea, taking a bit out of the overall budget is a good way to justify the comfort.

I guess we shouldn't suffer (too much) to justify the build!

[DctrJones]

Originally Posted by Don Patrick

And here I thought you were going to build an 8!

I miss building. Just finished the annual on my -8.

Give me a call and we?ll go for a rip.

It's already been a year?!? Wow, time sure flies (pun intended).

Now that work has calmed down a bit I will definitely give you a shout soon. Looking forward to seeing your -8!

The better half prefers the side-by-side seating, so the -7 was the next choice.

Phil

[RV7 To Go]

[QUOTE Al, what time is "breakfast" on Saturdays? I'd love to see a few flying '7's![/quote]

Guys trickle in starting around 8 until around 9am. Hope to see you there!

[Karetaker]

Hello Phil. This past November was the two year mark in my -7 build. I received my finish kit just before Christmas. I absolutely love the build process! Welcome to the crew and I hope the best for your project.