RV7A build
thanks for all the kind comments guys.
I started in Nov 2009 with the emp. It took 2 weeks to finish that and then I could not get any more kits till march of 2010. In the mean time, I split the Ebay IO360-A1B6 and found a cracked crank. I think I would go with a new engine next time around although I still have only about $17k in the engine. One issue I am having is high oil temp. at high power settings it creeps up there around 235. I have newly honed cylinders, so it needs to be run hard to seat the rings. I understand the temps may go down after break in, but the chts are real nice around 300. I'm thinking I need to check out the veratherm and then consider my oil cooler install is not optimal.
I'll post pics and more data as that progresses.
I worked on some of the baffling since I could not get any other kits. Big mistake! Do NOT work on any of the front ramps till the cowl is in place! the baffling was and still is a major pita.
I finished it Jun 30 2011. Frankly I lost track of man hours, but I am guessing around 1750.
Initially I considered the quick build, but the lead time was way out there. I did all of the riviting myself other than what I could not reach. Wound up with a couple of rivet gun dings doing so, but I could only devote a bit of time here and there and arranging for help during those times would have stretched out the build a lot longer.
The Skyview is just outstanding!
I just set up the AOA this morning.
