Tail Kit is on the way!

[cderk]

Been reading posts here for a month or so now. Currently own a 1980 Piper Archer II, but have been bitten by the RV bug. Reconnected with a former co-worker who built an RV10, went for a ride in it on Sunday and ordered my first kit a few days later.

I'm excited to get started and scared $hitless at the same time.

Looking forward to sharing my experience as well as learning from the braintrust here.

Thanks!
Charlie

 

[AviatorJ]

Good luck, just started myself and have really been enjoying it.

 

[ERushing]

Congrats!! Just finished my tailcone. This forum is a huge help!

I'd highly recommend a pneumatic squeezer. And, as you go alon, if you think you need a tool, get it early. I ended up getting several tools late in the process that I wish I'd had earlier!

When it comes to rolling your rudder leading edge drop me a line. I figured out an easy way to do it!

Have fun!

 

[cderk]

Thanks everyone -

I purchased a tool kit from Cleveland Tools, and had them upgrade to the pneumatic squeezer. Working on my workbenches this weekend and picking up an air compressor.

I'm sure I will find lots of things that I'm missing, but I think I have enough to get started.

Thanks again,
Charlie

 

[cderk]

Good luck, just started myself and have really been enjoying it.

Justin -
I was looking at your blog and noticed your air compressor. I was planning on heading to Tractor Supply today and picking up the same one. How is it working so far for you?

Thanks
charlie

 

[AviatorJ]

My set up works great. The compressor is able to keep up with all building activities. It's not as loud as my old one, can still have a conversation when it running.

The manifold kit from Cleaveland is a must have as well. There are plenty of times I'll have the squeezer, drill and rivet gun connected and work with all three.