RV-7A construction begins

[lowwpass]

My dad and I spent 4 years building our RV7A. It was originally powered by a subaru 4cyl engine but the last flight of that enigne was on its 1yr anaversery. Had 247.3 hrs on it in exactly 1 yr. We had found a deal on a Mattituck io360 and bought it. Just had to many things to be reliable with the subaru. Now almost to the two year mark it has over 360hrs. Lots of fun. We went with the tricicle because we land on many very narrow runways and is easier to keep streight in a crosswind. Most of the nose gear failures happen on a grass runway where the pilot let the nose gear drop a little hard and it hit a pothole and folded. The mod just raises the nut on the nosegear a few inches. Happy building.

[vwchad]

Ryan,
My dad built an RV-4 when I was a kid. He flew it for 12 or 13 years before selling it. He kept it at Arlington and flew formation and aerobatics with the Blackjack Squadron all the time (maybe you've heard of them ?). I even did the overhaul on the engine while I was in A&P school. We had lots of fun with that plane. RV's are awsome! Have fun!

[JohnVH]

the blackjacks are still flying around here.

[vwchad]

	Quote: Originally Posted by JohnVH
	the blackjacks are still flying around here.

Oh, yeah. There are quite a few of them around these days. My dad still hangs out with them regularly. Sometimes they toss him the keys to one of thier planes, just so he can stay current. He doesn't do much formation flying with them these days though. I sure do miss that. You think RC huckin' is fun? You should try flying close formation aerobatics or a friendly dogfight pulling some G's! That was my childhood!

[JohnVH]

Ive flown aerobatics and some formation (even as a passenger in a T6), its neat, but watching from the ground is boring though.

[vwchad]

	Quote: Originally Posted by JohnVH
	Ive flown aerobatics and some formation (even as a passenger in a T6), its neat, but watching from the ground is boring though.

Oh, I agree. Watching definately is boring if you've flown along. I spent much of my childhood in the back seat of RV-4s; my dad's and other Blackjacks. We even took it to Oshkosh when I was 14. (Que the cheesy memory flashback scene and corny music)

[BingWing]

Very nice mate ! Your going to love the way they fly - Here is our RV-8 thats got a full glass ( IFR ) panel and autopilot. Its a real blast ! Good aerobatic plane too.

I am building a 25% scale version of her now. ( well its a GP ARF actually )

Good luck with the build !

Oh and Btw, Yes, there wing bags i`m holding as I flew down the coast to pick up a Sebart Katana 30 that was for sale. The owner was kinda supprised when i said " just met me at the airport mate "

[A-Track]

I'm sure this is a ways down the road but when you get to the point of running wires and other electronical things if you have any questions let me know. Used to be an Avionics installer / tech, may or may not be able to help kinda depends on how rusty my brain is.

[Edge 540]

Speaking of home builts -I've got the rib set to a bearhawk that someboady gave me. Maybe I should start building too!

[toc pilot]

I have a 'tail kit' for a RV-7 that I bought. I hope to also have an RV-7 with a sliding canopy and 180hp CS prop combo!

Bill Hempel

[pitviper51]

	Quote: Originally Posted by toc pilot
	I have a 'tail kit' for a RV-7 that I bought. I hope to also have an RV-7 with a sliding canopy and 180hp CS prop combo! Bill Hempel

when you going to RC one?? the RV is dang near the size of some of your models I couldnt help it.. 50cc rv8 would be sweet.. or you can do a 60%er
mike

[3Dguy]

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