I finally entered the minority and became an experimental aircraft builder. On December 20th, I ordered the RV-14 Empennage Kit from Van's. On January 5th, I received the FIRST kit shipment. YES, the FIRST! FedEx tried to deliver this to me.....
After consulting with Van's, I refused the delivery from FedEx. On February 1st, I received the SECOND kit shipment in this condition.....
Talk about two very different deliveries. Anyway, I completed the inventory and started building. On March 9th, I achieved my first milestone.....completion of the Vertical Stabilizer. The Rudder is now 75ish% complete and coming together nicely.
I've had the opportunity to learn many different things from other builder's websites and blogs. So, I've attached a link to my blog below in hopes of possibly returning the favor. Additionally, there are many big brains and repeat offenders here in the forums. So, if anyone sees anything on my blog that may look "not right" as I'm building, please let me know.....It would be most appreciated! Glad to finally be part of the community.
Happy building and safe flying.
After consulting with Van's, I refused the delivery from FedEx. On February 1st, I received the SECOND kit shipment in this condition.....
Talk about two very different deliveries. Anyway, I completed the inventory and started building. On March 9th, I achieved my first milestone.....completion of the Vertical Stabilizer. The Rudder is now 75ish% complete and coming together nicely.
I've had the opportunity to learn many different things from other builder's websites and blogs. So, I've attached a link to my blog below in hopes of possibly returning the favor. Additionally, there are many big brains and repeat offenders here in the forums. So, if anyone sees anything on my blog that may look "not right" as I'm building, please let me know.....It would be most appreciated! Glad to finally be part of the community.
Happy building and safe flying.