Show us a picture of your RV-10 progress.

[awmuhs]

David,

I was pretty happy yesterday reaching what I think is a big milestone.

But thanks for pointing out all the work I still have ahead of me.

[awmuhs]

I called the Scottsdale FSDO last week on Thursday June 19th. I had been told previously that it would be at least a 2 week lead time to get someone to inspect my RV10.

I spoke to Dale Adams. He said he could be in Tucson Tuesday June 24th at 9:30AM to look at my airplane. Wow!!

Dale called about 8:30AM today asking if we could start early. Wow!!

We spent about 3 hours looking at the plane, doing paper work, and talking about some recent experimental aircraft accidents and what caused them.

It was time well spent. he found a couple problems which we were able to fix while he was there and i learned a few things.

The result......I have an airworthiness certificate for my RV10!!!!

[Zac@AerosportProducts]

Heck yeah, Alan!! Congrats

[BlackhawkSP]

With the help of a pilot buddy, I got the empennage riveted to the fuselage today. This thing is getting big !! I really enjoy building this thing, although it can be frustrating at times.




I'm looking forward to the next pages in the drawings.

[paul330]

Now you have something to sit in and make aeroplane noises.......

[Aiki_Aviator]

Hi All,

VH-OBY has now achieved first flight.

I decided to complete all of the test flights myself after completing some transition training with Andrew M and Dan P. All I can say it transition training is a MUST.

The first day of "pre-flight testing" resulted in some very cooked brakes. I completed some high speed (read almost take-off speeds) and then full braking and completed about 4 of these in quick succession. Needless to say, don't do this as it will cause some major problems.

I needed to refurbish the callipers, replace the O-rings, and due to the massive heat build up replace one of the tires. It was bad, however, I was luckier than others on the forums. So be aware the brakes work well for their purpose, but not when you overdo it.

Once the brakes were sorted out, late Wednesday afternoon 02/07/14, she took to the sky with a beautiful grace. All of the first flight testing went very well. I did have one issue that raised it's head and from all the discussions I have had with others, not so uncommon.

I had the trim switch inverted. Pretty easy to sort out with the VPX but a bit embarrassing. A few leaks showed themselves up in the brake system and the fuel pressure sender. All easily fixed.

Videos can be seen at the following drop box:

Take-off: 8MB
https://www.dropbox.com/sc/fq3vjwoff...BRqBKDlV4QFC_a

Landing: 18MB
https://www.dropbox.com/s/529lnwr00u7vh0t/Landing.mp4

In cockpit: 199MB
https://www.dropbox.com/sc/56y27tt3c...7RAM1ev913koxa

They are a bit large, however, I like them :-)

This is fun......

[rleffler]

Originally Posted by Aiki_Aviator

Hi All,

VH-OBY has now achieved first flight.

This is fun......

Congrats Andrew!

Now all you need to do is fly it to OSH to join all the other newly flying RV-10s. Although you may need to turn the cabin into a fuel tank to make the flight.

Bob

[Mike S]

Andrew, congrats on the new fledgling

[majuro15]

Congrats on the first flight! Great build log as well, I bookmarked a couple of ideas. Thanks for documenting the build to help others. Glad the brake issue wasn't more serious.

[BobTurner]

Originally Posted by Aiki_Aviator

I completed some high speed (read almost take-off speeds) and then full braking and completed about 4 of these in quick succession.
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Do you have the Cleveland wheels and brakes? Did you notice any fading (loss of effectiveness) as the brakes got hotter?
I ask because some owners have switched to Matco brakes after supposedly seeing brake fade during a single hard stop.