On Sunday 5th March a collection of a few thousand rivets became airborne in the form of an RV-7, VH-WHZ , alias ?Riveting Experience? and remained in tight formation.
We are all aware that Vans has designs a fabulous aircraft and that Bart at Aero Sport Power produces grunty, smooth, reliable engines, but I, being the builder, must humbly confess that when the whole package flew straight and level hands off with the ball in the middle, I was surprised and delighted.
The complete episode was superbly video?d by my son Martin from the Gerry Elliot?s RV-8 chase plane, which he flew so accurately I didn?t hesitate to tuck in close to in formation. The video will be available in a few days, on my website. Standby.
So many people made this possible I cannot thank them all, but I am deeply in debt to my ?Mother Bucker? mate Ainzee who, being a Musician, fined tuned my ear to the rivet gun.
Also attached is a picture of my beautiful and supportive wife titled a ?A Kiss before Flying.? When it was taken, before take-off, she had a slightly different title in mind.
Thank you all.
The best is yet to come.
Peter JAMES.
Australia.
PS. The last aeroplane I flew was made by Bill in Seattle. This one flys better.
Rivet Experience First Flight
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