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Old 10-14-2014, 12:18 PM
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Default Kit number 140192

Just heard from Old Dominion Freight and my 14A empennage kit is scheduled to be delivered on October 20th.

I'm excited to get started. Does anyone have any suggestions on priming..... JUST KIDDING!
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Old 10-14-2014, 01:46 PM
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Hey Greg.

Good for you buddy.

When you first open that box, it won't seem like there is that much in there... after you remove those first two skins on top, that'll change! Vans gets one pile of stuff in there.

Exciting, eh?
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Old 10-14-2014, 02:45 PM
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Welcome to the VAF Greg. You'll enjoy this.

I am up to prime if desired step on both vertical stab and rudder chapters so this weekend is play with the paint rig to get it dialed in and then see how to make the HobbyAir hood quit hiking up so far I can't see out and mix some AKZO!!!!

The regs say you can register an EAB if you build it for education and entertainment. I had no idea of how much of both I would experience.
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  #194  
Old 10-16-2014, 09:48 AM
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Default Baby steps

I'm taking my baby steps toward the building of a 14. I ordered the CD plans. Still looking to hook up with a RV for a visit and maybe a ride near ILG or N57. I'm happy to trade a little labor or gas money.
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Old 10-16-2014, 03:28 PM
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Delaware is around the conrner from DelMarVa. Why not a ride with Mike from the East Coast sales. Check the Van's site for info.
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Old 10-16-2014, 07:56 PM
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Delaware is around the conrner from DelMarVa. Why not a ride with Mike from the East Coast sales. Check the Van's site for info.
I actually emailed Mitch a few weeks ago to ask if the 14 might be available for demo flights on the east coast. He replied to my email in about 20 minutes at 11pm. He said that he is building one that will be flying in about a year. He has a 10 and I think a 12 available for demos right now. I have heard that several RVs are right in my backyard so I was hoping to avoid the two hour drive and find one closer.
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Old 11-16-2014, 06:01 PM
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Default New RV14A Empannage Kit started for Ser# 1400195

Attended Oshkosh this past August and got the RV bug virus. Received empannage kit a few weeks ago and have started work on it. Still trying to accomplish other getting-started tasks such as work space arranging, getting rid of stuff I can't live without that I have hoarded for years because I know I will need that 12"x16-1/2" piece of 3/4" plywood, and stocking up on everything I know or think I will need in the building years ahead of me. I know I need to focus on the near future and eat the elephant one bite at a time.

Vans Airforce appears to be a wonderful forum and I believe it will be a great resource as long as I can separate the wheat from the chaff.
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Old 11-17-2014, 04:03 AM
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Welcome aboard. VAF is a rocking resource and you never know when a post will appear or reappear that has the tip or technique you need to get a task done. If you are still organizing bite the bullet and to the EAA 1000 benches. Best thing I did so far. Then the Sears Band Saw and the HF Aircraft Tool Supply combo belt and disk sander. And an R2D2 C frame.

There are some pretty good threshers on here so the chaff gets taken out pretty quick. There is indeed lots of good stuff. Hook up with your local EAA group too. There is good experience and encouragement there.
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Old 12-10-2014, 01:35 PM
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Default RV-14A customer #140201

Just received notice that the empennage kit should be shipped the end of this week. OH HAPPY DAYS
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Old 12-10-2014, 04:58 PM
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Welcome aboard. It already looks as if you have discovered the value of the VAF. Best tool I paid for so far. Headed online for EAA webinar. Cheers and keep us up to date on progress.
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