DeltaAlphaZulu
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Today I received the very first "parts" that eventually I hope will lead to an RV-8. Have absolutely no sheet metal or a/c building experience, so I ordered the "Toolbox Kit Practice Project" to dip my toes in the water. Also ordered the RV-8 preview plans. We're currently building a new house with a nice big garage / workshop, so I have to wait a couple of months before ordering the empennage kit so I've got somewhere to work. In the meantime, my youngest son (13) eagerly helped unpack, inventory and photograph the kit parts ... very keen to get going: "can we build it tonight dad?" so looks like I should have a great building buddy. Started opening the pack with my Leatherman and he rushed off and grabbed his Swiss Army knife to help. Then when shooting with my Nikon he grabbed it (first time ever) and asked to be able to take some pics as well. Really looking forward to working together on building an RV.
Next few months will be spent: acquiring tools, doing the toolbox, setting up workshop, reading the plans, and lots of research and reading, most of which will probably originate out of this excellent site ... oh and finishing off my PPL. Yep, I'm really inexperienced at all of this, but finally getting to do what I've dreamed about for years. Expect this to be at least a 5-6 year project, particularly considering I want to fit in PPL (currently flying Tecnam P2002 Sierra), some taildragger training, basic aerobatic training, and eventually IFR endorsement.
Darren
Next few months will be spent: acquiring tools, doing the toolbox, setting up workshop, reading the plans, and lots of research and reading, most of which will probably originate out of this excellent site ... oh and finishing off my PPL. Yep, I'm really inexperienced at all of this, but finally getting to do what I've dreamed about for years. Expect this to be at least a 5-6 year project, particularly considering I want to fit in PPL (currently flying Tecnam P2002 Sierra), some taildragger training, basic aerobatic training, and eventually IFR endorsement.
Darren