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RV-7A #73840 Build Update
Left Tank is done. The balloon's been on there 48hrs now ( I fitted the tank to the spar after 24hrs ), so I'm calling it good.
dr (from last weekend).
New Advertiser (AceAviationSupply.com)
Mhead Posts Upcoming Event
Related: https://www.vansairforce.net/forums/upcoming-events.126/
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7 to 7A …..acam37
I’m almost finished with my RV-7 and now having second thoughts about having another taildragger as my final plane. I’m not getting any younger and my reflexes aren’t what they were 10 years ago. So I’m wondering if there’s anyone that’s building a -7A who would want to trade landing gear and an engine mount? At this point it’s a simple swap because my engine isn’t mounted and the wings are still off.
Vlad Gets Rain
ERJDriver
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RV-7A #73840 Build Update
Left Tank is done. The balloon's been on there 48hrs now ( I fitted the tank to the spar after 24hrs ), so I'm calling it good.
RV-7A #73840
Well, I've started building an RV-7A I'm the third owner of this Kit and if you haven't read Vans warnings about buying older kits, particulary the bit about unboxed, original packaging you should. When I unboxed the kit for the first time in its 14 year life, this is the result of storing...
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dr (from last weekend).
WDYDWYRTW? Aug 30-31, 2025.
What did you do with your RV this weekend? 0920 DFW time (storms in N.TX so no flying). Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend. v/r,dr
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New Advertiser (AceAviationSupply.com)
FS: Smoke Injector Assemblies
Exciting News from Ace Aviation Supply After 18 months of design refinement, I’m proud to introduce our new line of smoke injectors - built for reliability, corrosion resistance, and long-term performance. We’re offering two options: Ace Smoke Injector – Strap-Mounted – (classic screw clamp...
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Mhead Posts Upcoming Event
Voyager Village, NW Wisconsin (9WN2) Fly-In Sunday, 9/7
Voyager Village Wings & Wheels Fly-In and car show this Sunday 9/7 from 11am - 2pm. See attached flyer for details and registration info. All aircraft welcome!
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Related: https://www.vansairforce.net/forums/upcoming-events.126/
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Need RV-8 bottom Rudder Fairing
Does anyone have an extra RV-8 Bottom Rudder fairing with the tail light cutout , or know where to get one? Vans is out out of stock and says they are unavailable. Thanks
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7 to 7A …..acam37
I’m almost finished with my RV-7 and now having second thoughts about having another taildragger as my final plane. I’m not getting any younger and my reflexes aren’t what they were 10 years ago. So I’m wondering if there’s anyone that’s building a -7A who would want to trade landing gear and an engine mount? At this point it’s a simple swap because my engine isn’t mounted and the wings are still off.
7 to 7A
I’m almost finished with my RV-7 and now having second thoughts about having another taildragger as my final plane. I’m not getting any younger and my reflexes aren’t what they were 10 years ago. So I’m wondering if there’s anyone that’s building a -7A who would want to trade landing gear and an...
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Vlad Gets Rain
Daily RV Pic
I remember this day very well. Can't believe it's almost 20 years ago. Turned around in the back of Danny King’s ‘Beautiful Doll’ RV-8 with a lens and Kenyon KS2 gyro kit the size of my head (I think the gyro unit weighed 12 pounds). Probably can’t bend like that anymore. Glad we got those...
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ERJDriver
Toasted cam options, rebuild or replace
Well started the conditional off with a bang.... Pulling plugs and noticed what looked like a Crack from the plug to the intake valve, borescope confirmed it. Pulled that jug today, came has minor pitting, no metal in the filter other than a sliver here and there. So full rebuild via...
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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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