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dhall_polo
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Nice. Keep pounding. Gee. Wonder what's going to be in your panel....
engine hung - again
Hung my engine again, for the second time. However, this time it has a nose gear. It's on there with undersized bolts, currently working on reaming and installing the full sized bolts.
It's pretty cool to have the airplane stand by itself the first time!
And yes, I'm procrastinating and avoiding work on the canopy frame .....
Hung my engine again, for the second time. However, this time it has a nose gear. It's on there with undersized bolts, currently working on reaming and installing the full sized bolts.
It's pretty cool to have the airplane stand by itself the first time!
And yes, I'm procrastinating and avoiding work on the canopy frame .....
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Paul Austin
Active Member
Completed painting wings today
Sorry about the dodgy photo but thought you might like a look
Sorry about the dodgy photo but thought you might like a look
Jon Clements
Well Known Member
Sorry about the dodgy photo but thought you might like a look
Keep up the good work Paul - can't be too far away from flying now.....?
Cheers
Jon
Paul Austin
Active Member
Very soon hopefully
Yeah Jon hoping to be finished December/January.
Yeah Jon hoping to be finished December/January.
Jon Clements
Well Known Member
Maybe I better cross Bass Strait and fly chase for your first flight......?
Keep me posted....chz Jon
Keep me posted....chz Jon
jdeas
Well Known Member
Canopy ready for storage
I decided to glue the canopy and get rid of the top strap. To feel better about this I also filled and glassed the front of the canopy to the frame before enclosing the whole front skirt with a formed 2024-T0 strip.
Ended up using hiloc's to eliminate any screw on the exter
I think I spent more time working and worrying about this assembly then anything else on the plane. Now off to storage and on to FWF / Electrical
I decided to glue the canopy and get rid of the top strap. To feel better about this I also filled and glassed the front of the canopy to the frame before enclosing the whole front skirt with a formed 2024-T0 strip.
Ended up using hiloc's to eliminate any screw on the exter
I think I spent more time working and worrying about this assembly then anything else on the plane. Now off to storage and on to FWF / Electrical
miyu1975
Well Known Member
Jacking up the fuse for fairings
No post for me in a while...my progress has slowed down a bit. I am currently saving my piggy bank for the engine. With the airframe done I am trying to get anything completed until the engine and fwf arrive in the spring. I have now nearly finished the wheel fairings.. I figured this is as good as time as any to do so and easier to jack up the fuse with no engine.. The leg fairings are finished too just not photoed. I have a little glass work ahead of me still, but all is well.
No post for me in a while...my progress has slowed down a bit. I am currently saving my piggy bank for the engine. With the airframe done I am trying to get anything completed until the engine and fwf arrive in the spring. I have now nearly finished the wheel fairings.. I figured this is as good as time as any to do so and easier to jack up the fuse with no engine.. The leg fairings are finished too just not photoed. I have a little glass work ahead of me still, but all is well.
PainterJohn
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here is a 7 im finishing up
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=123459914379930
Just a little 19 second video i shot last night with my phone camera..
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=123459914379930
Just a little 19 second video i shot last night with my phone camera..
Engine hung!
Hi.
Here's a few shots of the event:
First the Lyc on it's way to it's new home:
Then it's just a matter of getting those %&*"# bolts in their holes:
This time Vans sent us Lord mounts, and those where more difficult to get in than the ones we got from Vans the last time: their usual soft ones.
But finally the Lyc was in place and we where happy:
And soon we're ready for the REAL fun; wiring and baffles...
Hi.
Here's a few shots of the event:
First the Lyc on it's way to it's new home:
Then it's just a matter of getting those %&*"# bolts in their holes:
This time Vans sent us Lord mounts, and those where more difficult to get in than the ones we got from Vans the last time: their usual soft ones.
But finally the Lyc was in place and we where happy:
And soon we're ready for the REAL fun; wiring and baffles...
islandmonkey
Well Known Member
Looks like that gear could solve the tip over problems suffered by "A" models.
Jamie Aust
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Fitting the wings
I was only able to fit one wing at a time. While the wing was on, I also put the flaps on, and trimmed as needed.
It was a great feeling to be able to jump up on my wing for the first time.
After all my joy, I had to pull it all apart, so I could get it back inside
I hope to have it ready for first flight in March 2011, as I turn 40 then... wow im getting old.
I was only able to fit one wing at a time. While the wing was on, I also put the flaps on, and trimmed as needed.
It was a great feeling to be able to jump up on my wing for the first time.
After all my joy, I had to pull it all apart, so I could get it back inside
I hope to have it ready for first flight in March 2011, as I turn 40 then... wow im getting old.
BSwayze
Well Known Member
Fuselage Kit Finished!
Well, I seem to have reached another milestone. I'm at a point where I can finally declare my fuselage kit finished! I've been working slowly on little details since mating the wings a while back. And now, I don't have anything left in inventory to work on or install. It's essentially DONE!
Outside for the wing mating, August 22, 2010
It's very exciting to look forward to the finishing kit, which I do not have yet. I know, I should have ordered it several months ago. I was hoping to get the canopy cut before the weather turned cold. But since the meltdown of the economy a couple years ago, my income has taken a big hit and I still haven't recovered. So money is an issue. Sad, but I'm fortunate just to have an income and be in a better position than a lot of folks out there. I'll figure something out. Jamie and I decided right from the start to not go into debt for this project, and I'm very glad we stuck to that decision. At least everything I have here is mine. It's paid for and I don't owe a nickel on it. I'd rather be patient than be straddled with payments. That's just our personal position because we have an income that isn't certain. It fluctuates. YMMV.
Anyone have a spare finishing kit lying around that I can borrow for a while? Just kidding!
Well, I seem to have reached another milestone. I'm at a point where I can finally declare my fuselage kit finished! I've been working slowly on little details since mating the wings a while back. And now, I don't have anything left in inventory to work on or install. It's essentially DONE!
Outside for the wing mating, August 22, 2010
It's very exciting to look forward to the finishing kit, which I do not have yet. I know, I should have ordered it several months ago. I was hoping to get the canopy cut before the weather turned cold. But since the meltdown of the economy a couple years ago, my income has taken a big hit and I still haven't recovered. So money is an issue. Sad, but I'm fortunate just to have an income and be in a better position than a lot of folks out there. I'll figure something out. Jamie and I decided right from the start to not go into debt for this project, and I'm very glad we stuck to that decision. At least everything I have here is mine. It's paid for and I don't owe a nickel on it. I'd rather be patient than be straddled with payments. That's just our personal position because we have an income that isn't certain. It fluctuates. YMMV.
Anyone have a spare finishing kit lying around that I can borrow for a while? Just kidding!
Paul Austin
Active Member
Painting progress
Currently putting the final touches on the paint job.Then on to final assembly
Starting to see light at the end of the tunnel!!!!
Currently putting the final touches on the paint job
.Then on to final assembly Starting to see light at the end of the tunnel
!!!!
logansc
Well Known Member
Paul: Your airplane looks terrific! I've made a couple of trips to Tasmania to ride dual sport bikes---it's a beautiful place. Can't imagine how great it would be to fly over. I've covered MANY miles on the backroads of Taz. You're going to have a wonderful time with your ship!
Regards,
Lee...
Regards,
Lee...
John Courte
Well Known Member
On the gear!
Nothing improves motivation like a measurable, tangible visual effect. I'd assembled the gear legs and wheels a couple of months ago, and they've been awkwardly stored in the back room since. This weekend, I put the ship up on the gear:
My firewall penetrations are extremely limited in number. One SafeAir1 firewall port should take care of everything passing through and all the engine sensors go to the MGL RDAC, which is mounted on the firewall. Apologies for the floor. Been a while since it was convenient to get a vacuum under there.
Nothing improves motivation like a measurable, tangible visual effect. I'd assembled the gear legs and wheels a couple of months ago, and they've been awkwardly stored in the back room since. This weekend, I put the ship up on the gear:
My firewall penetrations are extremely limited in number. One SafeAir1 firewall port should take care of everything passing through and all the engine sensors go to the MGL RDAC, which is mounted on the firewall. Apologies for the floor. Been a while since it was convenient to get a vacuum under there.
Paul Austin
Active Member
Made the big move today
Very productive day in TAS today. Got VH-PRA loaded up an taken to the airport
unloaded and in its temporary hangar for the next few months
Also got the wings installed
Very productive day in TAS today. Got VH-PRA loaded up an taken to the airport
unloaded and in its temporary hangar for the next few months
Also got the wings installed
pierre smith
Well Known Member
Beautiful...
....and it looks very close to being airworthy!
Best,
....and it looks very close to being airworthy!
Best,
hydroguy2
Well Known Member
Even though I'm in Phase 1, there is still stuff to fabricated.
Sunday afternoon, the wife and I decided it was time to tackle the interior panels. We got the upper side panels and some of the smaller panels forward of the seats mostly complete.
Then today I fine tuned the fit and built the padded armrests
Still need to fab the lower side panels with pockets and the baggage area.
Sunday afternoon, the wife and I decided it was time to tackle the interior panels. We got the upper side panels and some of the smaller panels forward of the seats mostly complete.
Then today I fine tuned the fit and built the padded armrests
Still need to fab the lower side panels with pockets and the baggage area.
hydroguy2
Well Known Member
your welcome. the Crow belts are fantastic. I was worried about my ample belly causing the rotary buckle to interfere with the stick. No problemo
Below my throttle is my manual trim. I have all the engine controls set up for my left hand and figured during final approach I may as well have trim, flaps, boost, etc available there also.
rzbill
Well Known Member
Engine Hangin' Today
Post #44 in this thread was a LONG time ago. Two moves and many Snfs.
Back then, I was thrilled to make the front page.
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=1745&page=5
Well, today we passed one of the standard milestones. Hanging the engine.
Thanks to family, friends and EAA for the help. It was a tight fit and I could not have done it without the assistance.
More pics and info are here:
http://websites.expercraft.com/rzbill/index.php?q=log_entry&log_id=55778
Post #44 in this thread was a LONG time ago. Two moves and many Snfs.
Back then, I was thrilled to make the front page.
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=1745&page=5
Well, today we passed one of the standard milestones. Hanging the engine.
Thanks to family, friends and EAA for the help. It was a tight fit and I could not have done it without the assistance.
More pics and info are here:
http://websites.expercraft.com/rzbill/index.php?q=log_entry&log_id=55778
Post #44 in this thread was a LONG time ago. Two moves and many Snfs.
Back then, I was thrilled to make the front page.
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=1745&page=5
Well, today we passed one of the standard milestones. Hanging the engine.
Thanks to family, friends and EAA for the help. It was a tight fit and I could not have done it without the assistance.
More pics and info are here:
http://websites.expercraft.com/rzbill/index.php?q=log_entry&log_id=55778
Hi Bill,
I know you through the EAA chapter in Westminster MD, great to see you get your engine hung. I am about to order my first part of a RV12.
Greetings Peter
AltonD
Well Known Member
We call that an "Attitude adjustment"
704CH
Well Known Member
Rolled the Canoe? and..
I rolled over the canoe and received my biggest complement yet.. One of my neighbors who helped me flip it over said: ?oh?, so you sit ?there?? and he actually pointed to the seat ! Until now, nobody has really been able to identify any part of the plane, except for the wings. ;-)
(hopefully that isn't a reflection of my building skills ;-)
After a total of 1 year 7 months into the build I rolled the canoe and am looking forward to working from the top side for a change.. Next time this baby is upside down it will be in flight !
You can see pics and check my status via the link to my build log below..
Thx
http://www.704ch.com/2011/01/flipped-canoe.html
I rolled over the canoe and received my biggest complement yet.. One of my neighbors who helped me flip it over said: ?oh?, so you sit ?there?? and he actually pointed to the seat ! Until now, nobody has really been able to identify any part of the plane, except for the wings. ;-)
(hopefully that isn't a reflection of my building skills ;-)
After a total of 1 year 7 months into the build I rolled the canoe and am looking forward to working from the top side for a change.. Next time this baby is upside down it will be in flight !
You can see pics and check my status via the link to my build log below..
Thx
http://www.704ch.com/2011/01/flipped-canoe.html
John Courte
Well Known Member
Hung the engine this weekend!
I'm not fixing to beat the engine. My wife said "Look like you're celebrating!" I think I hadn't quite transitioned out of "intense concentration" yet.
full writeup is here:
http://stjohn.openbar.com/airplane/?p=538
I'm not fixing to beat the engine. My wife said "Look like you're celebrating!" I think I hadn't quite transitioned out of "intense concentration" yet.
full writeup is here:
http://stjohn.openbar.com/airplane/?p=538
Jamie Aust
Well Known Member
What s going on here, its all empty !
Yes, that’s because its PAINT DAY !
Here it is ready to go, note all the foam we cut so nothing will get damaged on the trip to the paint shop some 35km away.
I was able to get a tilt truck to do the job all in one trip. Fuse at the front, both wings at the back, with the HS on top of the wings. All the other control surfaces are in the back of the cars ( two used )
You can also see my wing cradle, we had some space up the front, this will help the paint boys move things around.
Click on My Build Log for more pictures.
Yes, that’s because its PAINT DAY !
Here it is ready to go, note all the foam we cut so nothing will get damaged on the trip to the paint shop some 35km away.
I was able to get a tilt truck to do the job all in one trip. Fuse at the front, both wings at the back, with the HS on top of the wings. All the other control surfaces are in the back of the cars ( two used )
You can also see my wing cradle, we had some space up the front, this will help the paint boys move things around.
Click on My Build Log for more pictures.
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RVG8tor
Well Known Member
Anytime
David,
Glad I could help but I am going to get annoyed if you fly before me!!
David,
Glad I could help but I am going to get annoyed if you fly before me!!
Picked up the Fuselage Kit on the 22nd of January and here is where I'm at today. Thanks again Mike for the Help today.
-david
AltonD
Well Known Member
Just remember, the last 10% is 90% of the work.
Rolling is Fun!
Having lurked around for a few years it's time I put something in here that shows a little progress on my RV 7A. Having progressed to the fuselage I had a couple of friends over to help me "Roll the Canoe".
Up & Over
My first Roll!
That's me walking around the fuselage with the blue shirt. On the other side is Ken Harrell (RV 6 flying many years), my Technical Counselor and riveting partner. At the rear is Dan Heath, a KR 2 guy. Helped him build some metal fuel tanks and he has learned how to rivet. Taking the pictures is Melinda, Ken's wife and RV 7 builder.
Life is Good!!
Having lurked around for a few years it's time I put something in here that shows a little progress on my RV 7A. Having progressed to the fuselage I had a couple of friends over to help me "Roll the Canoe".
Up & Over
My first Roll!
That's me walking around the fuselage with the blue shirt. On the other side is Ken Harrell (RV 6 flying many years), my Technical Counselor and riveting partner. At the rear is Dan Heath, a KR 2 guy. Helped him build some metal fuel tanks and he has learned how to rivet. Taking the pictures is Melinda, Ken's wife and RV 7 builder.
Life is Good!!
rbpcool
Active Member
Congrats Mac!
I will send you a Tiger Paw to exorcize the chicken curse from your work of art!
Up & Over
My first Roll!
That's me walking around the fuselage with the blue shirt. On the other side is Ken Harrell (RV 6 flying many years), my Technical Counselor and riveting partner. At the rear is Dan Heath, a KR 2 guy. Helped him build some metal fuel tanks and he has learned how to rivet. Taking the pictures is Melinda, Ken's wife and RV 7 builder.
Life is Good!![/QUOTE]
I will send you a Tiger Paw to exorcize the chicken curse from your work of art!
Up & Over
My first Roll!
That's me walking around the fuselage with the blue shirt. On the other side is Ken Harrell (RV 6 flying many years), my Technical Counselor and riveting partner. At the rear is Dan Heath, a KR 2 guy. Helped him build some metal fuel tanks and he has learned how to rivet. Taking the pictures is Melinda, Ken's wife and RV 7 builder.
Life is Good!![/QUOTE]
