Not sure about the 14 guys----since the finish kit hasnt been released yet, but I know of a RV7 builder ( not me) that is doing a standard build. From start to fuse finish in about 4 weeks. Thats from drilling the first hole, debur, dimple PAINT. He's doing wiring and plumbing and will probably be ready to attach the wings this weekend.
He's a multi-time experimental builder--and right now can put in the 8 hour days all at once to complete this.
As for the 14 guys, I know that Tim Olsen is pretty quick and is waiting on his finish kit. He was a beta tester for us on the brake hose package as well as the fuel lines. I think he has his panel close to being done, and has his engine sitting. Maybe Tim could chime in here to let us know some details.
I'll bet its all about organization.
Tom
Does he have help? Even working 24 hours straight for 4 weeks is only ~675 hours. I have no doubt that guys can complete stuff much faster than average but 4 weeks from empennage to fuse finish seems quite quick...
A long time ago, an RV-6 (no pre-punch, etc.) was build start-to-finish, including IFR instruments and paint, in 127 days. It can be done, but probably not by me
That's impressive. I wish I had that kind of time available to focus on my project!
I wish I had that kind of focus available to focus on my project.
My 7QB took 8 years.
I've read a lot about the 14 being a faster and easier build than the 7, which of course makes sense.
My question is, how does the build time/ease of a Quickbuild 7 compare to that of a Standard build 14.
Does he have help? Even working 24 hours straight for 4 weeks is only ~675 hours. I have no doubt that guys can complete stuff much faster than average but 4 weeks from empennage to fuse finish seems quite quick...