Wishing you and yours a happy safe and RV filled weekend.
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Gas Run ….52F->KXBP. No autopilots were used.
Best flying day in TX in a while. First RV flight in 20 days, so a couple of rolls were in order LOL. Our RV has been flying 23 years …..here’s to 23 more.
RV-15 Wing Update Going out to Customers
"Dear XXXXXXXXXX:
A lot has happened since you ordered your RV-15 wing kit following our announcement at EAA AirVenture 2025. While you’ve been making plans, dreaming big, and clearing out the workshop, we’ve been busy fabricating, securing and organizing all the parts and components needed for your wing kit.
In short, it’s all coming together. So, what’s next?
For initial RV-15 wing kit deliveries, we plan to reach out to customers 2 to 3 weeks prior to the ship date to confirm your shipping address, calculate applicable taxes, and request final payment. You can expect this process to begin in early December.
As we finalize our production slots, we'll be updating the Kit Status Portal so that a more accurate Target Ship Date will be displayed. You will also receive an email notification of changes within the portal, so keep a lookout!"
- https://kitstatus.vansaircraft.com/
- https://www.vansaircraft.com/rv-15/
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Gas Run ….52F->KXBP. No autopilots were used.
Best flying day in TX in a while. First RV flight in 20 days, so a couple of rolls were in order LOL. Our RV has been flying 23 years …..here’s to 23 more.
Gas run, but still counts.
Cold front a couple of days back pushed all the dust and haze out of the area, so Thursday morning there was not a cloud in pretty much the entire state of Texas. I used the opportunity to fly my RV for the first time in 20 days. Out to Bridgeport to get gas. Fingers stayed well clear of the...
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RV-15 Wing Update Going out to Customers
"Dear XXXXXXXXXX:
A lot has happened since you ordered your RV-15 wing kit following our announcement at EAA AirVenture 2025. While you’ve been making plans, dreaming big, and clearing out the workshop, we’ve been busy fabricating, securing and organizing all the parts and components needed for your wing kit.
In short, it’s all coming together. So, what’s next?
For initial RV-15 wing kit deliveries, we plan to reach out to customers 2 to 3 weeks prior to the ship date to confirm your shipping address, calculate applicable taxes, and request final payment. You can expect this process to begin in early December.
As we finalize our production slots, we'll be updating the Kit Status Portal so that a more accurate Target Ship Date will be displayed. You will also receive an email notification of changes within the portal, so keep a lookout!"
- https://kitstatus.vansaircraft.com/
- https://www.vansaircraft.com/rv-15/
First Flight: Philippe Heer's RV-14 / Katy, West Houston. RV-14 #140783
more pics: https://www.vansaircraft.com/first-flights/philippe-heers-rv-14/
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Lesson learned: use wheel chocks when fueling
So I was fueling up on a windy day here at New Kent International Aerodrome (W96) and although I connected the ground wire, I didn't chock the wheels. Which was idiotic of me, in retrospect. A gust caught the plane and tried to swing the whole thing into the fueling station! The wing would have...
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Page 14-04 Right Wing Ground Lug Hole
That hole is already larger than #19. Should I just size it up to .5" for an SB-500-6 as was done for the left wing?
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Careful When Buckling Lap Belt!
During taxi for my second or third flight something felt wrong with the feel of the rudder. As I taxied some more I felt a gentle "tug in the gut" during LH turns and eventually realized that my lap belt was looped around the rudder cable. Something to check - especially with passengers. Jim...
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“Keeper Rivets”?
Hi Gang, Page 10-18, Step 4 makes reference to match-drill the keeper rivet holes… Whaat is a “keeper rivet hole?” Thanks…
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Honeywell AML 20 series switch
Looking for a replacement strobe switch for my RV7a. It is a Honeywell AML 20 series lighted Rocker Switch. Not sure of the part number but it shows (pictured) with 0215 L173 1amp 28v MAX. I am having difficulty sourcing one. Anyone have one laying around not being used or know where I can...
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Older issues of the ‘VAF News’ can be found at:
Doug's Area ...The VAF News, About VAF, My Resume
Pushed out every now and then.
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THE VAF LIST (a list of RV-related lists)
THE VAF LIST (a list of RV-related lists)
The VAF List ...a list of RV-related lists. RV-related things you might want to browse over (a closed post that is sticky and maintained by dr). Link to this in 'Links' in the menu. v/r,dr Small businesses that help bring you this list of RV-related lists: 360 Avionics www.360Avionics.com Ace...
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