Far North Texan
Active Member
I have searched the forums, and have not seen my exact same question, so I am wondering...
We started our RV6A in 1991, were able to work full time for several months. We were in a place with experienced builders, all tools needed, and unlimited technical advice. We did all building ourselves but did not have to waste any time head scratching.
It took us 3298 hours.
Our kit was very slow build. At the time there were no pre punched. We cut lightening holes, straightened ribs with fluting pliers and hand seamers, located and drilled every hole, (except spar and wing attach bulkhead, which were all pre drilled I think), built the fuselage in the dreaded jig, etc etc.
So I am curious for those who have built more than one RV, regardless of model. How long did it take you to build your very slow build kit, and how long for your next one that was a pre punched?
I am curious how much time the pre punched kit saves the same builder.
thanks
We started our RV6A in 1991, were able to work full time for several months. We were in a place with experienced builders, all tools needed, and unlimited technical advice. We did all building ourselves but did not have to waste any time head scratching.
It took us 3298 hours.
Our kit was very slow build. At the time there were no pre punched. We cut lightening holes, straightened ribs with fluting pliers and hand seamers, located and drilled every hole, (except spar and wing attach bulkhead, which were all pre drilled I think), built the fuselage in the dreaded jig, etc etc.
So I am curious for those who have built more than one RV, regardless of model. How long did it take you to build your very slow build kit, and how long for your next one that was a pre punched?
I am curious how much time the pre punched kit saves the same builder.
thanks