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07-11-2020, 09:20 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Longview, Wash
Posts: 460
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RV6A wing installation - done but OMG! "W.O.6."
As the title of the post goes. OMG.
I think there are two kinds of people on earth. Yes, only two. Ones who have installed the wings on a "6" and those who haven't. The ones who have are either crazy, super human or have a sadistic twisted desire to hurt themselves. Probably all three.
There were a few times I just say "NO WAY" can I get THAT nut on THAT bolt!. But after a few choice words, and go for a short walk, I did get it done. It can be done.
For those who have done it. We need to form a club so we can pat ourselves on the back and puff our chests and wear a stupid T-Shirt that says something like. "Wings on 6". "W.O.6" or something.
Thats my rant!
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07-11-2020, 11:35 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Posts: 669
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I'll buy one. Size: large, Color: red, with pocket. (Blood from skinned knuckles doesn't show on red fabric. And, the pocket is for various tools like a magnet on a stick to recover dropped nuts and punches to drive out stripped bolts.)
I have nightmares about forced landings and having to remove the wings to get my 6A back to an airport. John
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07-12-2020, 03:23 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Defiance, MO
Posts: 1,666
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jpowell13
I have nightmares about forced landings and having to remove the wings to get my 6A back to an airport. John
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In mine it is raining heavily as well.
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Philip
RV-6A - 14+ years, 900+ hours
Based at 1H0 (Creve Coeur)
Paid dues yearly since 2007
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07-12-2020, 04:54 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Sault Ste Marie, Ontario Canada
Posts: 236
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RV6A wing installation - done but OMG! "W.O.6."
It was a big day for me when my wings slide into position with a perfect fit, but my wings are never coming off again!!! 😎
Terry
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Terry Mortimore
RV-6A flying
Based CYAM
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07-12-2020, 05:11 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Western Australia
Posts: 326
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Mine have not yet been fitted, but I am committed, I am hoping that the main and rear spars align between fuse and wings when the time comes!!
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Paul vS (yes I'm also a Van)
Building RV-6A #22320 O-320 FP. Wings and tail complete, working on fuselage
Flying my low-n-slow Aeroprakt A-22 and the aero club's RV-9A while I build
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07-12-2020, 05:54 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Kingsport, TN
Posts: 16
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Fun only after finish
I feel your pain, I?ve done it four times!
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07-12-2020, 09:24 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Cone of Confusion
Posts: 144
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Ive put them on a 6A. And then I took them off. Now to put them back on this fall. Ill be glad when its done!
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Tim
1973 A150L sold 
RV-6A restoration in progress 
KCHD AZ
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07-12-2020, 07:50 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Longview, Wash
Posts: 460
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Quote:
Originally Posted by N698CH
I feel your pain, I?ve done it four times!
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You sir (with all respect) are sick in the head, or you have a leprechaun for those really hard to reach bolts/nuts.... 
Last edited by charosenz : 07-12-2020 at 07:52 PM.
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07-13-2020, 07:29 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Peshtigo, Wisconsin
Posts: 767
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Kids these days with their -7/7As, -9/9A,s and such. Builders were BUILDERS back in the -6/6A days..... 
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Jeff Orear
RV6A N782P
Peshtigo, WI
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07-13-2020, 07:38 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Beavercreek, OH
Posts: 71
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It's a pretty terrible process.
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