Show us a picture of your RV-10 progress. - Page 22

Mike S · #**211** 10-02-2010, 07:18 PM

Airframe pretty much together and ready for inspection.

Here is Laura vacuuming out all the little hidden treasures that come out of hiding after the ride on the "scary trailer" as she called it.

Time to run some fuel through the tank, flush out any goobers hiding in there.

Both tanks flushed, fuel flow checked ---apx 30 gph---oil pump putting out to the pressure tap, guess it is time to see what happens when you twist the key

Chocks down,

Pilot (??) committed.

Fire extinguisher at the ready-------

Too young to smoke.

Time for an adult beverage.

Engine smooth, Prop cycles just fine, temps OK, Tach not working, oil pressure too high---99---hopefully just a calibration thing.

Did I mention time for an adult beverage??

Here is a link to various photos during my build, as well as some junk I dont know how to edit out for this post..........

http://picasaweb.google.com/mikestarkey025/VAF#

lorne green · #**212** 10-02-2010, 07:36 PM

Very nice write up and pics.
Best wishes for your first flight and remaining build!!
Regards,

dmaib · #**213** 10-02-2010, 07:37 PM

Congratulations Mike and Laura!! That is a big day and I remember mine well. It really looks like an airplane now!

aerhed · #**214** 10-02-2010, 09:41 PM

Second for the adult bev. Way to persevere.

knickick · #**215** 10-02-2010, 10:31 PM

Hi DeltaRomeo. There a lot pictures here. What kind of pictures you want to post here? Parts or what?

hydroguy2 · #**216** 10-02-2010, 10:54 PM

good job, Mike. you got that put together quick.

Janekom · #**217** 10-03-2010, 12:34 AM

We have started doing the upholstery. Seats are done by the pros, but all the carpet fitting and cutting and side panels are home brewed

pierre smith · #**218** 10-03-2010, 05:22 AM

Two more -10's close to leaving the nest...wonderful,

Best,

N427EF · #**219** 10-03-2010, 09:01 PM

Jan,

Excellent, its coming along nicely.
How long before first flight?
Are you going to beat Mike S. for first flight.
someone has to put him in his place.

Janekom · #**220** 10-04-2010, 08:55 AM

I think Mike WILL beat us

Just an interesting observation here. Where I am (South Africa) I have yet to see an RV doing the maiden without paint, etc. We tend to finish everything before that first flight. Don't ask me why.

Right now even the final paint is on every part. Just this Saturday a friend came by and talked me into some vanity boxes that I had to make for the RV10 - I admitted it was a good idea. So I have spent 4 hours this morning from 5:30 am to 9:30 am doing just that.

We are looking at another two weeks or so in the shop and then the big move. From there maybe two weeks more. Can't wait.

Go for it Mike