Wings installed. Just ordered the wing root fuel filter retrofit kit from Aircraft Specialty, because I like having a fuel shutoff right at the tank and two fuel filters instead of one
Ailerons, Elevators and flaps rigged. It's getting real.
The FAA took my 5 bucks so I guess that means they're working on my registration paperwork. On year 12, She may actually fly this year! I still have a lot of work to do. Sadly it's really cold in NC and my hangar has no insulation to keep me warm. Three electric heaters doesn't work and kerosene heaters are a no no.
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Ailerons, Elevators and flaps rigged. It's getting real.The FAA took my 5 bucks so I guess that means they're working on my registration paperwork. On year 12, She may actually fly this year! I still have a lot of work to do. Sadly it's really cold in NC and my hangar has no insulation to keep me warm. Three electric heaters doesn't work and kerosene heaters are a no no.
Show us a photo of your completed RV 14
First and foremost, your plane looks absolutely fantastic! Well executed and congratulations. I am intrigued by the louvers as I covet your temperatures. Are the temperatures without the louvers with the cowl (cooling) flap open or closed? Add-on questions. I also like the cup holder...
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With Wx what it is , we may as well discuss DIY Tugs !
Got the plans and some lazer cut plate from DanH along with some knowledge and built the RV two motor Jazzy 24 volt TUG. Overall design was well thought thru as one would expect and programming and other instructions were all very detailed and straight forward. Came together in about 2...
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WDYDWYRTW? Jan 24-25, 2026
What did you do with your RV this weekend? Sort of a stay-in-the-shop Sat and Sun here in N.TX. Fortunately, being Texas, all this snow and ice should be gone in about 48 hours. Car washes will be busy and the GA planes back in the sky. Hope less snowy and icy in your area. v/r,dr (went to...
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What Isolators should I order?
Hi all, My 6A, finished in 2002, has ~2400 hours on the airframe. From what I can tell from the well documented logbooks, the isolators have never been changed. Six months ago I noticed that the clearance between the back of the spinner and the cowling has changed and is no longer consistent...
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