panhandler1956
Well Known Member
Andre and Nico,
That is a great milestone! You'll be flying before you know it.
That is a great milestone! You'll be flying before you know it.
Yesterday I declared the skirt and Windscreen done! The skirt has a slight low spot at one rivet but I will let the painter handle that, we talked and he said to get it close so I hope this works. I also have 5 or 6 pinholes mostly at the edge of the WS layup. This turned out much better than I had hoped. Thanks for all the help from VAF members getting me to this point. A year ago glass work totally intimidated me.
Cheers
Wow, that looks fantastic! What did you use to fill the skirts?
Well after 5 years my plane has left the nest, well sort of. I made the move to the airport. The move went very smoothly. I have moved all the tools and started to organize the hanger so I can get back to work.
Cheers
My yearling horse observing things (above the truck)
Kind of looks like we are working at cross purposes
I can see in this photo why my wife complains my jeans are too loose!
N317DC took to the sky for the first time over Northern Nevada on a dawn patrol launch at 06:00 10 Jul 12. Absolutely a joy to fly. Exceeded all expectations. Planning 40 hours Phase I over Stead then fly her up to Medford for paint. Hanger doors will be open during the Reno Air Races. Come on by, get out of the sun and have a cold one. Thanks for sharing all the great information on this site.
The "RV grin"
Dave Casey
RV-8 QB
RV-3 Race 89
Progress on the RV-8R project has slowed a little bit but is still moving along. Lately the wings have been fitted for the first time and will be final drilled in the next few days. Also the carbon fiber baggage door has been completed and fitted. Now just to finish all of the body work and then off to paint! Sorry for the poor image quality, taken on my Iphone.
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There are many:
1. Ordered the Empenage Kit
2. Riveted first part
3. Finished riveting wings
4. ....You know
Most recently - mine was painting my own plane.
Today it became receiveing my Airworthiness Certificate.
(After moving the N numbers...)
We all know what's next
Gotta go edit my tag line