Hey All,
I'm excited to get going on my RV-8 project. I've been flying my whole life and have my Commercial license with a CFI rating. Building a plane has been a bucket list item for me for many years and last year I finally pulled the trigger. You can read a bit more about my story here if you are interested.
I completed my Empennage kit back in March through the Synergy Air program up in Eugene Oregon. It was a great way to get going and learn all the tools and techniques with my family, but the backorder wait for the wing kit that followed was torcher. I spent most of that time setting up my workshop at the local airport (KPAO). Well, I finally got the kit earlier this month, and am finally getting going on the wing. I started a blog that loosely chronicles the progress. Check it out if you want!
http://n679pg.blog
A quick catch up update:
Empennage is mostly done, and I've completed the countersinking required on the main spar. Next up is fabricating the tie downs. Half a step down, a million to go! I'll try to update this thread a few times a month as things progress.
Looking forward to learning from all you noobs and experienced builders alike!
- Paolo
I'm excited to get going on my RV-8 project. I've been flying my whole life and have my Commercial license with a CFI rating. Building a plane has been a bucket list item for me for many years and last year I finally pulled the trigger. You can read a bit more about my story here if you are interested.
I completed my Empennage kit back in March through the Synergy Air program up in Eugene Oregon. It was a great way to get going and learn all the tools and techniques with my family, but the backorder wait for the wing kit that followed was torcher. I spent most of that time setting up my workshop at the local airport (KPAO). Well, I finally got the kit earlier this month, and am finally getting going on the wing. I started a blog that loosely chronicles the progress. Check it out if you want!
http://n679pg.blog
A quick catch up update:
Empennage is mostly done, and I've completed the countersinking required on the main spar. Next up is fabricating the tie downs. Half a step down, a million to go! I'll try to update this thread a few times a month as things progress.
Looking forward to learning from all you noobs and experienced builders alike!
- Paolo