Show us a pic of your FINISHED RV-10 - Page 6

Mike S · #51 01-30-2009, 08:43 AM

David, different----simple.

I like it.

Interesting optical delusion in the nose pant-------hole for the tow bar looks like an eye.

TroyBranch · #52 03-03-2009, 03:17 PM

First post here so I hope I get it right. On Friday Feb 27, 2009 RV10 C-GTJE made it first flight after 17months of building from a quick build. This is my second RV and was just as much fun to build as the first one. I have to decide which one to build next.

The plane flew very well, straight with no roll at hand off and fast. I am very impressed at how solid this plane is. On the second flight I went to shut the autopilot off and found out it was already off!! Very Solid. The takeoff is the most fun as there is so much power. This is my first tricyle airplane so even though the airplane is so simple to land, the main missions of long XC travel is what make this plane great. It is quite nice to see where you are going while taxing too.

Sure can't wait to get the time flown off so I can take the family with me.

One item that I noticed at 170kts plus indicated with a DA of 6000 (OAT was about -5C) I got a slight vibration in the stick from the elevator. The air was smooth and true aispeed was still under VNE. There was no sign of movment in the elevator when I looked back. I do not have the fairings on and was pushing it full out as I am breaking the new engine in. Not sure if the prop gives off a certain hamonic at high rpm and power setting with hi speeds as the skins are real thin and could be oil canning some on the elevator. I centered the trim tabs and the problem is nonexistant now but I never pushed it up to those speeds agian. My RV9 was still silky smooth close to VNE so I figure the 10 should be the same. Not sure If any of you seen this or not. I have no reason to fly that fast so I may never see the "problem" again.

I am very happy with my decision to build this plane. It flys so nice it is almost boring. That is why I threw in a bunch of goodies to keep the fun factor up!!

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Later

Troy

w1curtis · #53 03-03-2009, 03:21 PM

Very nice! What did you use for pinhole filler and primer for the fiberglass parts?

TroyBranch · #54 03-03-2009, 03:34 PM

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This is the stuff I used for the aluminum prep and the fiberglass filler. I also used Aeropoxy filler for feather it out to the aluminum. It sands very well and does a great job filling the holes. The filler is Called BESA-CAR by Bernardo Ecanerro. Hope that helps.

Troy

Mike S · #55 03-03-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TroyBranch

First post here so I hope I get it right.

Troy

Troy, you got it right alright

Welcome to VAf, good to see you here.

You mentioned this is your 2nd RV, what was the first????

Suggestion, build a 3 for number 3

Nice panel, by the way.

TroyBranch · #56 03-04-2009, 07:36 AM

My first RV was a 9, yes taildragger. Finished it in 2005. I loved the plane, it was a sad day to see it go. Good freinds own it now so I hope to get some are to air of them some day. When you put your heart and soul into these planes to build them, they really do become part of the family as strange as that might sound.

C-FTJE for the RV9 Troy, Jody, Emma,
C-GTJE for the RV10 We had a son and named him Gavin. What luck that was.

Hence the reason for the RV10.

Build a 3. The thought has crossed my mind. Most likely the 8 or the 12 depending on what the family thinks!! No building for a while right now though

. I would love to own two planes some day. I would really like the second plane to be a taildragger though.

The RV10 is here to stay, I watch the EfIS fly the autopilot from the GPS flight plan, truely amazing to watch it intercept course lines after it overflys the waypoints. Amazing what you can build in your garage!

Troy

Bill Dicus · #57 03-04-2009, 08:35 AM

Beautiful airplane and panel. Sounds fast as well. Congratulations. How do like your AFS EFIS's so far? Bill

TroyBranch · #58 03-04-2009, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Dicus

How do like your AFS EFIS's so far? Bill

The EFIS is working very well. I have an AOA issue that needs to be solved as it is only working properly at low speeds. I am guessing that I clamped one of the lines to tight in the wire bundle. It might be hard to find, but I have a plan as to how to check it. Other than that all I can say is WOW, lots of really nice information right in front of you.

Troy

skdoyle1 · #59 03-04-2009, 05:50 PM

Wow, many of these RV-10's look better and more complex than a Cirrus! I'm sure they are all using top notch equipment and I hope to see one soon.

Mike S · #60 03-04-2009, 06:14 PM

If it is a 10 you want to see, well have I got a deal for you

I have a 10 under const----in the upholstery shop right now---and a buddy parks his finished 10 in my hanger.

Two for the price of one, and just a short flight from the bay area.

Stop on by Cameron Park sometime, just let me know when you plan to be around.

Also there is an 8, a 9, a 7 (being built), a 4, and four 6s.