Hey all,
I've been lurking around here for a while, soaking up info, and trying to decide if I want to take the plunge into this RV builing thing. Well, I've pretty much made up my mind that I'm going to build an RV-7A. So, I figured now was as good a time as any to dive in here and start asking stupid questions .
I haven't ordered my tail kit from Van's yet (I'm waiting 'til I sell my Bonanza before I spend any money on ANOTHER plane; the wife has imposed this requirement). But I am trying to get my garage configured, and I've started scrounging for tools (the Avery kit is nice, but it's expensive too!). Unfortunately, I've not worked with metal much. So, to keep from screwing up my empennage when I get it, I figure I should probably get some training. To that end, I was wondering if anyone can recommend a builder's workshop or something similar in the DFW area that provides this sort of training? Also, are there any DFW area builders on here that wouldn't mind showing me your RV project (so I can really see what I'm getting myself into)? And lastly, are there any EAA chapters or RV builders groups in the area that meet (regularly) that I might join?
Anywho, thanks for all the great info and discussions you guys contribute to this site. It's awesome.
Thanks,
Jeremy
I've been lurking around here for a while, soaking up info, and trying to decide if I want to take the plunge into this RV builing thing. Well, I've pretty much made up my mind that I'm going to build an RV-7A. So, I figured now was as good a time as any to dive in here and start asking stupid questions .
I haven't ordered my tail kit from Van's yet (I'm waiting 'til I sell my Bonanza before I spend any money on ANOTHER plane; the wife has imposed this requirement). But I am trying to get my garage configured, and I've started scrounging for tools (the Avery kit is nice, but it's expensive too!). Unfortunately, I've not worked with metal much. So, to keep from screwing up my empennage when I get it, I figure I should probably get some training. To that end, I was wondering if anyone can recommend a builder's workshop or something similar in the DFW area that provides this sort of training? Also, are there any DFW area builders on here that wouldn't mind showing me your RV project (so I can really see what I'm getting myself into)? And lastly, are there any EAA chapters or RV builders groups in the area that meet (regularly) that I might join?
Anywho, thanks for all the great info and discussions you guys contribute to this site. It's awesome.
Thanks,
Jeremy